Nitric Acid (HNO3)

HS Code : 2808 | CAS NO. : 7697-37-2

General description:

Nitric Acid Formula: HNO3

Nitric Acid (HNO3) is produced by the reaction of water with nitrogen dioxide (NO2). Nitric acid is a strong toxic mineral acid and has extremely high corrosive properties. It has the chemical formula HNO3. Nitric acid is also recognized as the spirit of aqua fortis and niter. Nitric acid is colourless in pure form but if it gets older then it will turn into a yellow cast.

Nitric acid could cause severe skin burn if it came under human contact. It reacts with oxides, hydroxides, and metals to form nitrate salts.

Nitric acid is utilized as a powerful oxidizing agent. Approximately the pH of nitric acid is 3.01. Nitric acid is associated with the group of inorganic acids.

Application & Usage:

  • Nitric acid use in the manufacture of ammonium nitrate-making plastics, dyes, and fertilizers.
  • Nitric acid used to produce explosives such as TNT and nitro-glycerine.
  • In liquid-fueled rockets, it is used as an oxidizer.
  • In the medicine industry, nitric acid is utilized in its pure state as a caustic to remove warts and chancres.
  • In electrochemistry, nitric acid is utilized as a chemical doping agent.
  • The most important application of nitric acid is in the devising of fertilizer.
  • The aqua regia is formed by combing hydrochloric acid and nitric acid, which is capable of dissolving platinum and gold.
  • Diluted form of nitric acid is utilized in the surgery of dyspepsia.
  • Nitric acid can be utilized as a spot test for alkaloids like LSD.
  • In the electrochemistry industry, it is used as a chemical doping agent for purification processes and organic semiconductors for raw carbon nanotubes.
  • In the woodworking process, diluted nitric acid is often used to artificially age maple and pine.

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    FAQs

    Is nitric acid (HNO3) acidic or basic?

    Yes, nitric acid (HNO3) is a highly acidic acid. It can harm the skin.

    What is nitric acid used for?

    Nitric acid is used for the production of major components of fertilizers and ammonium nitrate. It is also used for producing explosives like trinitrotoluene (TNT) and nitroglycerin for oxidizing metals.

    What is the chemical formula for nitric acid?

    The nitric acid formula is HNO3.

    Is nitric acid a strong or weak acid?

    Yes, nitric acid is a strong acid, completely ionized into nitrate (NO3-) ions and hydronium (H3O+) in an aqueous solution, and a strong oxidizing agent.

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Packing

  • 300Kg drums, 35kg carboys,1400kg IBC
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