Nitric Acid
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.
- Synonyms
- Aqua fortis, Azotic acid, Hydrogen nitrate, Nitral, Nitryl hydroxide
- Chemical Formula
- HNO3
- CAS Number
- 7697-37-2
Characteristics
- Molar Weight
- 63,01 g/mol
- Melting Point
- - 42° C
- Boiling Point
- 83° C
- Forms
- Liquid
Uses and Applications
Key applications
- Metallurgy
- Oxidising agent
- Etching & Engraving
- Metal finishing
- Fertiliser
- Electroplating