Nitric Acid
Hydrogen Nitrate
- CAS
- 7697-37-2
- EC
- 231-714-2
- Sectors
- Mining & Metals, Agriculture, Electronics & Solar PV
Nitric acid is a colorless to yellowish liquid with strong corrosive and oxidizing properties. It fumes in air and reacts violently with most organic materials.
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Nitric Acid
Applications
Used in the production of fertilizers (ammonium nitrate), explosives, and dyes. It is also essential in metal refining, etching, and semiconductor processing. In laboratories, it serves as a reagent for nitration and oxidation reactions.
Safety & Risks
Highly corrosive and oxidizing; causes severe burns and emits toxic vapors. Handle with acid-resistant PPE and proper ventilation.
Packaging
Supplied in 35–68% concentrations in 35 kg or 1,000 L acid-resistant containers. Store in a cool, well-ventilated, corrosion-proof area away from organics.