Nitric Acid, ACS Grade
CAS# 7697-37-2
Property
- Assay (HNO3)
- Arsenic (as As)
- Chloride (Cl)
- Color
- Heavy Metals (as Pb)
- Iron (Fe)
- Residue after Ignition
- Sulfate (SO4)
Unit
- %
- ppm
- ppm
- APHA
- ppm
- ppm
- ppm
- ppm
Specification
- 68.0-70.0
- 0.01 Maximum
- 0.5 Maximum
- 10 Maximum
- 0.2 Maximum
- 0.2 Maximum
- 5 Maximum
- 1 Maximum
Application
Nitric Acid is a highly corrosive, powerful oxidizing agent with wide-ranging industrial and laboratory applications. Its primary use is in the production of fertilizers, munitions, and demolition-grade explosives, but it is also valued as a cleaning and etching agent in electronics manufacturing. High-purity ACS reagent grade nitric acid meets the stringent standards of the American Chemical Society, making it essential for precise analytical and industrial processes. Such high-quality acid is used in detecting trace metals in solutions, aiding the digestion of sludge, water, or solid samples, and supporting electrochemical applications. Beyond industry, lower concentrations are even applied to artificially age wood, lending furniture an antique appearance.
Grades Available
ACS Grade
Packaging
This product is available in various packaging options. Please ask about custom packaging.
Synonyms
Hydrogen nitrate, Azotic acid
Molecular Formula
HNO3
Market Segment
Metalworking, Agriculture
Product Uses
Acid Pickling, Adipic Acid, Aluminum Foil, Aniline, Electroplating, Engraving, Etching, Fertilizers, Metal Finishing, Metallurgy, Ore Flotation, Oxidizer, Photoengraving, Steel Pickling