H2SO4 storage tanks · molded in Willis, TexasMon–Fri · 936-228-1520
Part # HDPE-VTB6000-102-2.2-NAT
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We outfit sulfuric acid tanks to your specifications at our Willis, Texas plant.
Sulfuric acid service
HDPE is rated Excellent for sulfuric acid to 75% and Good to 93% in our compatibility database. Here is how this tank fits your acid.
| Concentration | HDPE rating |
|---|---|
| 1% – 10% | Excellent |
| 10% – 75% | Excellent |
| 75% – 93% | Good |
| Above 93% | Contact us |
Full of 96–98% sulfuric acid, this tank would hold about 90,000 lb of acid (about 15 lb per gallon). It is rated 2.2 SG, well above the roughly 1.84 specific gravity of concentrated acid, for extra wall thickness and margin.
This is a single wall tank. To capture leaks and acid fumes without a separate dike, consider a HDPE double wall tank.
Up to 75% acid, PVC, CPVC and polypropylene fittings are rated Excellent; above 75%, specify PVDF fittings. Seal bulkheads with Viton® gaskets. No welded flanges in the sidewall for sulfuric acid. See fittings.
Pure sulfuric acid is solid below 51 °F, so concentrated acid stored outdoors may need an insulated tank and heat tracing.
Before you order
Gaskets, fittings and metal hardware all have to handle your concentration, not just the tank.
Also see the installation guide, warranty terms and sulfuric acid storage guide.
Send the acid concentration, temperature, volume and fittings you need. We’ll match the resin, SG rating and gaskets and send a quote.