10 Acid Facts

Acid is what we know as a dangerous chemical that posses extremely dangerous characteristics. Every chemical in this world is either acidic in nature or is basic otherwise. The acids are no doubt harmful but their use is very wide. From bathroom cleaners to jewelry making and cleaning, acids are used. Below are given some facts about what they are and what they are used for.

1. Acid in milk

Yes, even in the milk the blessed food item, is found acid. The acid which is found in milk I called lactic acid. This acid is used to form yogurt. Lactic is the word taken from the Latin word “lac”.

2. Aqua Regia

Aqua regia is very powerful acid. This terminology is taken from Latin, it means royal water. It can dissolve gold. It is made of one part nitric acid and three parts of concentrated hydrochloric acid.

3. Some acids

There are many weak and strong acids found in the world. Some are hydrochloric acid, sulphuric acid, phosphoric acid etc. these acids are every strong and only they are used in concentrated from when used for testing.

4. Vinegar

Vinegar, the most common content of many foods is also an acid. But this is not dangerous for health because it is weak in nature and gives boost to the digestion of food.

5. Stomach contains acid

Forget about the outer world, our own digestive system works due to the presence of a concentrated acid in our stomach. This acid is also found in saliva. The concentrated acid in our stomach (hydrochloric acid) makes it possible for the humans as well as animals to digest some strong food contents. Like meat etc that otherwise cannot be digested.

6. Used in car batteries

Acid that is used in car batteries is also known as “oil of vitriol”. This acid is actually the sulphuric acid. It is very very powerful and dangerous when exposed to direct contact.

7. Acid burns

We see the use of acid in criminal activities too. Many a times, acid is thrown to the opponents face or other body parts which leaves the person with permanent burn injuries and marks. Sometimes, acid even takes the life of the victim hence its use is banned.

8. Vitamin C

The vitamin C we use is also an acid by nature. The chemical name of vitamin C is ascorbic acid. Interesting and strange

9. Acid used in drinks

There are many drinks like coca cola, Pepsi, fizz etc which are made by using an acid. This acid is called carbonic acid. Due to this acid the bubbles of carbon dioxide are formed in the drink. For this reason these drinks are not health friendly.

10. Used in jewel making

Powerful acid is used to clean up the jewelry. The gold and silver jewels turn black and lose their original looks with the passage of time. They are then put for a second into acid which takes away all old looks leaving them look as new as they could be.