Applications in Various Industries:
- Food Industry: Used as an acidulant and flavor enhancer in beverages (e.g., colas) and processed foods.
- Industrial Use: Used in the production of fertilizers, detergents, and rust inhibitors.
- Pharmaceutical Industry: Used as a pH adjuster and in the production of certain medications.
Where is Phosphoric Acid Found?
- Natural Sources: Found in trace amounts in certain minerals and biological systems.
- Industrial Production: Produced by the wet process (reacting sulfuric acid with phosphate rock) or the thermal process (burning phosphorus).
- Consumer Products: Found in food products, fertilizers, and cleaning solutions.