Oxalic Acid

Cleaning and Rust Removal: Oxalic Acid is used as a cleaning agent and rust remover. It can effectively remove rust, stains, and mineral deposits from various surfaces, including metals, ceramics, and fabrics.

Wood Bleaching: In woodworking, it is used for wood bleaching to lighten the color of wood and remove stains or discolorations.

Dyeing and Textile Industry: It can be used in textile and fabric dyeing processes as a mordant to improve dye uptake and colorfastness.

Tanning and Leather Industry: Oxalic Acid is used in leather processing for tanning and as a cleaning agent to remove iron stains from leather.

Analytical Chemistry: It is employed as a reagent in various chemical analyses and experiments, including complexometric titrations.

Beekeeping: Beekeepers use Oxalic Acid to treat honeybee colonies for varroa mite infestations.

Photography: In traditional photography, it was used as a developing agent for black and white films and prints.

Medical and Pharmaceutical Uses: Oxalic Acid has been used in some medical and pharmaceutical applications, but its use is limited due to its toxicity when ingested.

Laboratory and Research: It is used as a reagent in chemical laboratories for various purposes, including standardization of solutions and pH adjustment.