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Nitric acid fuming ≥ 98.5%
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Nitric acid fuming ≥ 98.5% is a highly corrosive mineral acid used in industrial manufacturing, explosives, fertilizers, and laboratory applications. It is a strong oxidizer with high reactivity, commonly employed in metal etching, nitration reactions, and analytical chemistry. This product has a CAS number of 7697-37-2, a molecular formula of HNO₃, and a molecular weight of 63.01 g/mol. It must be stored between 2–8°C in a cool, well-ventilated area with proper containment. The signal word is Danger, indicating severe hazards. Molekula supplies Nitric acid fuming ≥ 98.5% 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
- 90033609
- CAS Number
- 7697-37-2
- IUPAC Name
- nitric acid
- EC Number
- 231-714-2
- Molecular Formula
- HNO3
- Molecular Weight
- 63.01
- 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
- NITRIC ACID
- Nitricum acidum
- Nitrous fumes
- 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 fuming ≥ 98.5% commonly used for?
Nitric acid fuming ≥ 98.5% is primarily used in industrial processes such as nitration of organic compounds, production of fertilizers, explosives, and as a cleaning agent for metals.
What is the chemical formula and molecular weight of this nitric acid?
The chemical formula is **HNO₃**, and the molecular weight is **63.01 g/mol**.
How should nitric acid fuming ≥ 98.5% be stored?
Store at **2–8°C** in a cool, well-ventilated area, away from incompatible substances like organic materials, reducing agents, and metals.
What grade of nitric acid fuming does Molekula supply?
Molekula supplies **fuming nitric acid ≥ 98.5% purity**, suitable for high-purity industrial applications.
Can Molekula supply nitric acid fuming ≥ 98.5% in bulk quantities?
Yes, Molekula can supply nitric acid fuming ≥ 98.5% in bulk, with quantities tailored to your production needs.
What documentation comes with an order of nitric acid fuming ≥ 98.5%?
Each order includes a **Certificate of Analysis (CoA)**, Safety Data Sheet (SDS), and a **Danger label** indicating the 'Danger' signal word.
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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.