Nitric Acid - 60% Purity, Industrial Liquid For Room Temperature Storage

46 INR (Approx.)

36.0 INR (Approx.)

1910.0 INR (Approx.)

60%

60%

Industrial

Other, Metal Treatment, Fertilizer Industry

Room Temperature

Other, Store in a cool, dry, ventilated area

Room Temperature

2-3 Days

7 Days

7 Days

All India

All India

64-19-7

7697-37-2

Clear, pungent odor, corrosive

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.