Question: Sulfuric acid ( H 2 SO 4 , 4 0 % ) and nitric acid ( HNO 3 , 3 0 % ) are found

Sulfuric acid (H2SO4,40%) and nitric acid (HNO3,30%) are found in waste acid from nitrating processes. The use of concentrated H2SO4(91%) and concentrated HNO3(65%) will strengthen this dilute acid. The produced acid should have a 42% H2SO4 and a 32% HNO3 content.
a. Draw and label flowchart
b. Perform degree of freedom analysis
c. Calculate the quantities of waste and concentrated acids that should be mixed to yield 1000 lbm of product acid per hour.

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