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Chemicals
Main-Family
Inorganics
Sub-Family
Mineral Acids
Link
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nitric_acid

Description

Nitric Acid (HNO3) is a highly corrosive Mineral Acid. The pure Compound is colorless, but older samples tend to acquire a yellow cast due to decomposition into Oxides of Nitrogen and Water. Most commercially available Nitric Acid has a concentration of 68% in Water. When the solution contains more than 86% HNO3, it is referred to as Fuming NitricAacid. Depending on the amount of Nitrogen Dioxide present, Fuming Nitric Acid is further characterized as Red Fuming Nitric Acid at concentrations above 86%, or White Fuming Nitric Acid at concentrations above 95%. Nitric Acid is the primary Reactant used for Nitration – the addition of a Nitro Group, typically to an Organic Molecule. Nitric Acid is also commonly used as a Strong Oxidizing Agent.

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Hydrogen
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Nitrogen
Properties
Status
A
Unit of Measure
Metric Ton
Physical State

Liquid

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Last Update
5/7/2023 11:01 AM
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