Nitric Acid

NAME:Nitric Acid 7697-37-2 Use:Nitric acid is an important starting material for the production of fertilizers and chemicals.

NAME: Nitric Acid

Molecular Formula: HNO3

CAS NO. : 7697-37-2 MF:HNO3

MW:63.01

EINECS:231-714-2

Brand name: WENDA

Synonyms: Acide nitrique;acidenitrique;acidenitrique(french);Acido nitrico;acidonitrico;Azotowy kwas;azotowykwas;

Appearance and odor: colorless liquid with pungent odor.Use: Nitric acid is an important starting material for the production of fertilizers and chemicals. Diluted nitric acid is used for dissolving and etching metals Product Data Sheet  

Air & Water Reactions:Fumes in air. Fully soluble in water with release of heat. Reacts violently with water with the production of heat, fumes, and spattering.

General Description:Nitric acid is a colorless to yellow or red liquid sometimes fuming reddish brown vapors with a suffocating odor. Nitric acid is soluble in water with release of heat. Nitric acid is corrosive to metals or tissue. Nitric acid will accelerate the burning of combustible materials and Nitric acid may even cause ignition upon contact with combustible material. Nitric acid is fully soluble in water and may react violently upon contact with water with the evolution of heat, fumes and spattering. Prolonged exposure to low concentrations or short term exposure to high concentrations may result in adverse health effects. Density 10.4 lb / gal.

Nitric Acid