Dilute Nitric Acid

Nitric acid (HNO3), also known as aqua fortis (Latin for “strong water”) and spirit of niter, is a highly corrosive mineral acid.

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Synonyms

Aqua fortis, Azotic acid, Hydrogen nitrate, Nitral, Nitryl hydroxide

Chemical Formula

HNO₃

HSN Code

28332210

CAS Number

7697-37-2

General Description

Nitric acid (HNO3), also known as aqua fortis (Latin for “strong water”) and spirit of niter, is a highly corrosive mineral acid. The pure compound is colorless. Most commercially available nitric acid has a concentration of 68% in water.

Characteristics

Molar Weight	63.01 g/mol
Melting Point	-42 °C
Boiling Point	83 °C
Flash Point	40 °C
Density	1.51 g/cc
Forms	Liquid

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