Definition for Sulfuric acid

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Sulfuric acid is classified as a strong acid, ionizing almost completely in water.

Sulfuric acid is the most abundant product of the chemical industry. It is used in the refining of metals and in the manufacture of a wide variety of substances. It is used for the "pickling" of steel to retard corrosion, in the refinement of petroleum, and in the manufacture of fertilizers.