It is used in the production of phosphate fertilizers (especially superphosphate and ammonium sulphate).
This accounts for the largest portion of global sulfuric acid consumption.
It is used in the process of obtaining products such as gasoline and diesel from crude oil.
It is used especially in catalytic cracking processes.
It is used in the surface cleaning (pickling) of metals in the iron and steel industry .
It is used in the purification of metals such as copper, zinc and nickel from their ores.
Production of other acids and chemicals (e.g., hydrochloric acid, nitric acid, phosphoric acid)
It is used as an intermediate in the production of products such as detergents, paints, explosives and medicines .
Sulfuric acid is used as the electrolyte in lead-acid batteries .
It takes part in the processing and bleaching of wood pulp.
It is used as an auxiliary chemical in bleaching and dyeing of fibers.
Used as a pH regulator.
It takes part in the neutralization of industrial wastewater.
It is not used directly as a food additive, but in the production of various intermediate chemicals.