Nitric Acid

Nitric Acid

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Molecular Formula

 

Molecular Weight

Nitric Acid (98.5%)Concentrated Nitric Acid7697-37-2HNO363
Sales Specification
Appearance Clear Colourless to Slightly yellow fuming liquid
Boiling Point 174.12°C, Sublimes at ordinary temperature
Set Point 46°C
Purity (By Titration) 98.5% min
Other Impurities Sulphuric Acid: 0.2 % max
Nitrous Acid: 0.02% max
Water: 1.5%max
Density d420 1.5129 g/cm3
Moisture 0.2% max
Packaging/ Dispatch Aluminium/Stainless Steel TankerHDPE drums/carboys
Physical and Chemical Properties
Specific Gravity ( at 25°C) 1.53
Application Manufacture of Dyes, Drugs, Explosives, Cellulose Nitrate, Nitrate Salts, Photo engraving, Metallurgy, Etching Steel, Ore floatationPreparation of Nitro CompoundsOxidizer in liquid propellants