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Nitric Acid
Chemical identity, technical indicators, performance and application reference. Confirm specifications and regulatory suitability against supplier documentation.
Chemical identity
| English name | Nitric Acid |
|---|---|
| English synonyms | Nitric acid;Aqua fortis;HNO3 |
| Chinese name | 硝酸 |
| Chinese synonyms | 硝镪水;硝酸;浓硝酸 |
| Chemical category | Acids |
| CAS No. | 7697-37-2 |
| EINECS No. | 231-714-2 |
| Molecular formula | HNO3 |
| Molecular weight | 63.01 |
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Technical indicators
HNO3 content 65.0–68.0% (concentrated) or according to grade; chloride ≤0.001%; sulfate ≤0.002%; residue on ignition ≤0.01%
Performance characteristics
Colorless to yellowish fuming liquid, strong oxidizing acid, corrosive
Application scenarios
Fertilizer production (ammonium nitrate), explosives, metal pickling, chemical synthesis, rocket propellant