Nitric acid 50%
CAS No 7697-37-2
Nitric acid 50% is a colourless to slightly yellowish liquid that browns on exposure to light, supplied as a strong inorganic acid (HNO3). OQEMA distributes nitric acid 50% (UN2031, hazard class 8) for a range of industrial and technical processes. The product is available in various packaging, from cans to road tankers.
- Category
- Acids
- Sub-category
- Inorganic Acids
- Formula
- HNO3
- CAS Number
- 7697-37-2
- EINECS
- 231-714-2
Applications
- Intermediate for chemical synthesis.
- Intermediate for the production of inorganic and organic chemicals, including fertilizers.
- Formulation of mixtures (fertilizers, metal surface treatment agents, cleaning agents, detergents).
- Industrial processing aid (including laboratory applications) acting as a pH regulator, neutralizing agent, or oxidizing agent.
- Reactive agent in inorganic and organic synthesis.
- Ion-exchange resin regeneration.
- pH control.
- Laboratory reagent.
- Surface treatment (metals, concrete, ceramics).
- In cleaning products.
FAQ
Q: What is nitric acid 50% used for?
A: It is used industrially for metal pickling and etching, chemical synthesis and passivation processes.
Q: What packaging is available for nitric acid 50%?
A: Nitric acid 50% is available in various packaging, from cans to road tankers.
Q: What does nitric acid 50% look like?
A: A colourless to slightly yellowish liquid that browns on exposure to light.
Available materials
| Material | Packaging | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid 50% tank truck | Road Tanker | 0 KG |
| Nitric acid 50% tank truck DD | Road Tanker | 0 KG |
| Nitric acid 50% IBC 1000l | IBC | 1310 KG |
| Nitric acid 50% IBC 600l | IBC | 785 KG |
| Nitric acid 50% can 20l | Can | 26 KG |
| Nitric acid 50% drum | Hobbock | 60 KG |
| Nitric acid 50% barrel | Drum | 250 KG |
Transport classification (ADR)
- UN number
- UN2031
- Class of Danger
- 8
Transport classification is given for guidance only. Always refer to the safety data sheet for the authoritative classification.