Nitric Acid ER 500ML

About Nitric Acid ER 500ML

• Chemical Formula: HNO3
• Concentration: Typically 68-70% by weight
• Appearance: Colorless or pale yellow liquid, may develop a yellow/brownish tint over time due to decomposition
• Properties:
  • Corrosive: Highly corrosive to metals and tissues
  • Oxidizing Agent: A strong oxidizing agent
  • Strong Acid: A strong acid in aqueous solutions
  • Miscible with Water: Miscible in all proportions with water
• Hazards:
  • Toxic: Very toxic by inhalation
  • Corrosive: Corrosive to skin and mucous membranes
  • Oxidizer: May intensify fire;oxidizer
  • Flammable: Contact with combustible/organic material may cause fire

• Sample Preparation: Used in sample preparation for trace metal analysis
• Nitration Reactions: Used in nitration reactions
• Manufacturing: Used in the manufacture of plastics, polymers, dyes, inks, and explosives
• Fertilizer Production: Used in the production of fertilizers
• Other Applications: Used in the pharmaceutical sector for detecting impurities and degraded substances