Nitric Acid
CAS No: 7697-37-2
Nitric Acid is a highly corrosive, colourless to yellowish liquid used for nitration reactions, metal dissolution, and fertiliser production. It decomposes to release nitrogen oxides, making proper handling essential.
Synonyms
Aqua Fortis
Formula
HNO₃
CAS No
7697-37-2
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Properties
- Molecular weight: 63.01 g/mol
- Aggregation state: Liquid
- Density: ~1.51 g/cm³ (concentrated)
- Boiling point: ~83 °C
- Melting point: ~−42 °C
- Refractive index: ~1.41
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Key applications
- Fertiliser production (e.g. ammonium nitrate)
- Metal pickling
- Explosives and nitration chemistry
- Etching and cleaning of stainless steel
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Industries
- Fertiliser and Agrochemicals
- Metal Processing
- Pharmaceutical Synthesis
- Explosives
- Electronics