Nitric Acid 60%

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25 Kilograms/Kilograms

50 Kilograms/Kilograms

1 Piece/Pieces

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7697-37-2

Nitric Acid 60% is a strong oxidizing liquid, miscible with water, and highly corrosive. It reacts vigorously with metals, organic compounds, and reducing agents. Stable under controlled storage but decomposes slowly, releasing nitrogen oxides. Requires acid resistant containers and strict safety protocols due to corrosive and oxidizing hazards.

Nitric acid (HNO3) is a highly corrosive, fuming, and colorless mineral acid, also known as aqua fortis, that is a strong oxidizing agent and used in manufacturing fertilizers and Here's a more detailed description:Physical Properties:Appearance: Pure nitric acid is colorless, but it can develop a yellow or reddish-brown hue over time due to decomposition into nitrogen oxides and water. Odor: It has a pungent, acrid, and suffocating odor. Density: Approximately 1.51 g/cm3 at 20 C. Boiling Point: 83 C (181 F). Melting Point: -42 C (-44 F). Solubility: Highly soluble in water, forming a corrosive, acidic solution. Chemical Properties:Formula:HNO3. Structure:A nitric acid molecule contains one nitrogen atom, three oxygen atoms, and one hydrogen atom. One oxygen atom is double-bonded to the nitrogen atom, and the other two oxygen atoms are single-bonded to the nitrogen atom, with one of them also bonded to the hydrogen atom. Acidic Nature:It is a strong acid, meaning it readily ionizes in water to form hydrogen ions (H+) and nitrate ions (NO3-). Oxidizing Agent:It is a strong oxidizing agent, meaning it can readily accept electrons from other substances. Corrosive:It is highly corrosive and can cause severe burns on contact with skin and other materials. Reactions:Reacts with metals, oxides, and hydroxides to form nitrate salts. Reacts with metals such as copper to produce a brown toxic gas called nitrogen dioxide. Decomposes when exposed to light, turning yellow. Uses:Fertilizer Production:A key component in the production of fertilizers, particularly ammonium nitrate. Used in the manufacture of , such as nitroglycerin and trinitrotoluene (TNT). Other Industrial Applications:Used in the production of dyes and other chemicals. Used in metal refining, engraving, and electroplating. Used as a cleaning agent in the food and dairy industries. Used in the artificial aging of wood. Laboratory Reagent:A common laboratory reagent.

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