Description
Nitric acid is a highly corrosive mineral acid. The pure compound is colorless, but older samples tend to acquire a yellow cast due to decomposition into oxides of nitrogen and water.
Nitric Acid Uses
Nitric acid is often used as a pigment in inks and dyes, but it has many other industrial, and even pharmaceutical uses, including:
- Fertilizers
- Furniture coatings
- Cleaning agents for metals
- Drug testing
- Medicines
Additional information
| CAS# | 7697-37-2 |
|---|---|
| Formula | HNO₃ |
