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Nitric Acid, red, fuming, HNO3 >90 %
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Nitric acid, red fuming, is a highly concentrated oxidizing agent primarily used in chemical synthesis, rocket propellant research, and metal etching. This product has a concentration greater than 90 percent and is identified by CAS number 7697-37-2. Molekula supplies Nitric acid, red, fuming, HNO3 >90 % 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
- 90032646
- 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
- 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 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.
What is the CAS number for this nitric acid?
The CAS number for this product is 7697-37-2.
How should this product be stored?
It should be stored in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area in a corrosion-resistant container, away from incompatible substances like organic materials and bases.
Can Molekula supply this product in bulk quantities?
Yes, Molekula can supply nitric acid in various quantities ranging from laboratory scale to bulk industrial volumes.
What documentation is provided with the order?
Each order is supplied with a Certificate of Analysis (CoA) and a Safety Data Sheet (SDS).
What is this product typically used for?
Red fuming nitric acid is primarily used as a powerful oxidizing agent in rocket propellants, chemical synthesis, and metal etching processes.
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.