Nitric Acid
- HS Code: 28080010
- CAS NO. : 7697-37-2
- General Description
- Chemical Properties
- Technical Specification
- Applications
- Compliance and Certifications
- Packaging Details
- Key Features/Benefits
General Description
Nitric Acid is a strong inorganic acid widely used as a key raw material and processing agent across industrial and chemical manufacturing applications. It is a clear to pale yellow liquid with strong oxidizing properties and is valued for its high reactivity, consistent concentration, and reliability in controlled chemical processes.
Nitric Acid is commonly used in fertilizers, explosives, metal processing, pharmaceuticals, and specialty chemical production. Its ability to act as both an acid and an oxidizing agent makes it essential for applications requiring precise chemical reactions and high process efficiency.
Chemical Properties
• Molecular Weight: 63.01 g/mol
• Physical State: Liquid
• Odor: Sharp, pungent
• pH: Strongly acidic
• Solubility: Completely miscible with water
• Reactivity: Strong oxidizing agent, reacts with metals and organic materials
Technical Specification
• Appearance: Clear to pale yellow liquid
• Concentration: 60% to 68%
• Acidity: Strong inorganic acid with oxidizing properties
Applications
Nitric Acid is used across a wide range of industries where strong acidity and oxidizing capability are required.
Fertilizers: Used in the manufacture of ammonium nitrate and other nitrogen based fertilizers.
Chemical Manufacturing: Acts as a reagent, intermediate, and catalyst in the production of nitrates, nitro compounds, and specialty chemicals.
Metal Processing: Used in pickling, etching, and passivation of stainless steel and other metals to improve corrosion resistance and surface quality.
Explosives: Used in controlled manufacturing of explosives and propellants, subject to regulatory requirements.
Electronics and Precision Cleaning: Used for etching and cleaning applications in electronics and semiconductor industries.
Dye Intermediate: When nitric acid is processed into calcium ammonium nitrate, manufacturers are able to use it to process a number of commercial dyes.
Compliance and Certifications
ISO
Packaging Details
35kg cans, 300 Kg drums, 1450 Kg IBC
Key Features/Benefits
100% New Packaging as per IMDG Guidelines, Various packaging options available
