Nitric Acid

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Nitric Acid Specification

HS Code
28080010

Boiling point
83 C

Structural Formula
O=N(=O)O

Smell
Pungent, choking odor

Molecular Formula
HNO3

Molecular Weight
63.01 g/mol

Refractive Rate
n20/D 1.397

Taste
Extremely sour, corrosive (not for tasting)

Classification
Inorganic Acid

Inorganic Acid Types
Nitric Acid

Grade
Technical 26 Analytical

Purity
68% Min

Application
Industrial, Laboratory, Fertilizers, Explosives, Metal Processing

Appearance
Colorless or yellowish liquid

CAS No
7697-37-2

EINECS No
231-714-2

Other Names
Aqua fortis, Azotic acid

Usage
Used in production of fertilizers, explosives, etching, and cleaning metals

Melting Point
-42 C

Density
1.41 Gram per cubic centimeter(g/cm3)

Solubility
Miscible with water

Raw Material
Ammonia, Air

About Nitric Acid

Nitric acid which is also known as aqua fortis and spirit of niter, is a highly corrosive mineral acid. It is also the primary reagent used for nitration, means to the addition of a nitro group. This is also used as a strong oxidizing agent.

Properties :-

Synonyms : Aqua fortis, Sprit of niter, Hydrogen nitrate, Acidum nitricum
CAS NO : 7697-37-2
EC NO : 231-714-2
Empirical Formula : HNO3
Molecular Weight : 63.01
Color : Colorless to pale amber
Vapour Pressure : 8 mmHg at 20C
BP : 120.5C
Density : 1.48 g/ml @20C
Assay : 59 to 63 %

Feature :-

Strong acid at ambient temperature.
Can act as a base w.r.t an acid, such as Sulfuric acid.
Act as a powerful oxidizing agent.

Nitric Acid Pure Composition :-

Sr no.	Tests	Specifications	Results
1	Description	Clear colorless liquid	Clear colorless liquid
2	Assay	69 - 72%	71.73%
3	Wt /ml at 20C	1.41 - 1.42g	1.418g
4	Nonvolatile matter	<0.01%	<0.01%
5	Hydrochloric acid (HCl)	<0.005%	<0.005%
6	Sulphuric acid (H2SO4)	<0.01%	<0.01%
7	Arsenic (As)	<0.0001%	<0.0001%
8	Iron (Fe)	<0.005%	<0.005%
9	Lead (Pb)	<0.0005%	<0.0005%