Chemtex Speciality Limited manufactures Citric Acid Industrial Grade in its anhydrous & monohydrate variants. Citric Acid functions as an effective chelating agent and scale remover in industrial processes due to its unique chemical properties.

Citric Acid, a weak organic acid boasting three carboxylic acid groups, engages in a chelation process upon contact with metal surfaces. This process involves the formation of multiple bonds between the metal ions and the carboxylic acid groups, resulting in the creation of stable structures known as chelates. These chelates encapsulate the metal ions, preventing undesirable deposits and inhibiting their interaction with oxygen, thus safeguarding against oxidation and corrosion. In industrial settings like boilers and evaporators, Citric Acid's sequestering properties shine by binding to metal ions within scale deposits, preventing re-deposition on surfaces and facilitating the easy removal of dissolved minerals.