Nitric acid (HNO₃)

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Description

Nitric acid (HNO₃) is a colorless liquid with yellow or red fumes due to decomposition into oxides of nitrogen It is a highly corrosive mineral acid with an acrid odor most commercially available nitric acid has a concentration of 68% in water, when the solution contains more than 86% HNO3, it is referred to as fuming nitric acid Industries: Household chemicals, Fertilizers, Adhesives, oils, greases, Horticulture Precursor to organic nitrogen compounds Use as an oxidant in nylon industry Metal processing,Woodworking ,Etchant and cleaning agent Properties: CAS number 7697-37-2 WE number 231-714-2 Chemical formula HNO3 Molar mass 63,01 g/mol Customs tariff code 28080000 ADR UN2031 pH <1 Melting / freezing point -18°C (1013 hPa) Boiling point / range 117°C (1013 hPa) Relative density 1,31 g/cm3 @20°C Solubility in water 500 g/l @20°C

  • Carboxylic and anhydric acids
  • Adhesives
  • oils, greases
  • Precursor to organic nitrogen compounds

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