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Nitric Acid 99%
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Nitric acid 99% is a highly corrosive mineral acid primarily used as a strong oxidizing agent in chemical synthesis, laboratory etching, and industrial manufacturing processes. This product is identified by CAS number 7697-37-2. Molekula supplies Nitric acid 99% from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.
This substance is available from Molekula on enquiry. Full specification, Safety Data Sheet and Certificate of Analysis documentation are provided with your quotation once our team confirms the grade and pack size you need.
Overview
- SKU
- 90033545
- CAS Number
- 7697-37-2
- IUPAC Name
- nitric acid
- EC Number
- 231-714-2
- Exact Mass
- 62.9956
- SMILES
- [N+](=O)(O)[O-]
- InChIKey
- GRYLNZFGIOXLOG-UHFFFAOYSA-N
- InChI
- InChI=1S/HNO3/c2-1(3)4/h(H,2,3,4)
- PubChem CID
- 944
Synonyms
- Acide nitrique
- Acidum nitricum
- Aqua fortis
- Azotic acid
- HNO3
- Nital
- Nitricum acidum
- Nitrous fumes
- Nitryl hydroxide
- Salpetersaeure
Literature values
Published physical properties of the substance, not batch specifications.
- Appearance
- Colorless, yellow, or red fuming liquid.
- Odour
- Characteristic choking odor
- Melting Point
- -41.6 °C
- Boiling Point
- 83 °C
- Density
- 1.4 (relative, water = 1)
- Water Solubility
- Very soluble in water
- Vapour Pressure
- 6.4 kPa at 20 °C
- Refractive Index
- 1.393
- pKa
- pKa = -1.38
Source: PubChem CID 944 (HSDB, ICSC)
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Frequently asked questions
What is Nitric Acid 99% used for?
Nitric acid is primarily used as a strong oxidizing agent in chemical synthesis, metal etching, and the production of fertilizers and explosives.
What is the chemical formula and molecular weight of this product?
The chemical formula for nitric acid is HNO3, and it has a molecular weight of 63.01 g/mol.
How should Nitric Acid 99% be stored?
It should be stored in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area, away from incompatible substances like bases, metals, and organic materials, in a corrosion-resistant container.
What grade of Nitric Acid 99% is available?
Please contact our sales team to confirm the specific purity grade currently available for your application requirements.
Can Molekula supply this product in bulk?
Yes, Molekula can supply Nitric Acid 99% in various quantities, ranging from laboratory scale to bulk industrial volumes.
What documentation comes with the order?
Every order is supplied with a Certificate of Analysis (CoA) and a Safety Data Sheet (SDS) to ensure compliance and safety.
Related products
Molekula has supplied fine chemicals and biochemicals since 1999, and its facilities are ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 certified. Every dispatched batch is logged with a batch number and matched to a Certificate of Analysis, and Safety Data Sheets are available in five languages.