Nitric Acid
Nitric Acid |
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| Product Identification | |
| Product NameCommercial Trade NamesC.A.S. Registration Number
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 |