Description
Product Specifications
| Property | Specification |
|---|---|
| Chemical Name | Nitric Acid |
| Chemical Formula | HNO₃ |
| CAS Number | 7697-37-2 |
| Appearance | Clear, colourless to pale yellow liquid |
| Molecular Weight | 63.01 g/mol |
| Purity | Typically 68%–70% (Industrial Grade) |
| pH | < 1 (Strongly acidic) |
| Density | Approximately 1.41–1.42 g/cm³ |
| Solubility | Completely miscible with water |
| Packaging | 25 L containers, 200 L drums, 1,000 L IBC tanks, or bulk tankers |
| Storage | Store in corrosion-resistant containers in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from organic materials, reducing agents, alkalis, and incompatible substances. |
Uses
- Chemical manufacturing and production of nitrate compounds.
- Fertilizer production, including ammonium nitrate.
- Metal pickling, passivation, and etching processes.
- Mining and metallurgical applications.
- Laboratory reagent and analytical chemistry.
- Industrial cleaning and descaling.
- Manufacture of dyes, pigments, and specialty chemicals.
- Pharmaceutical and chemical synthesis applications.
- Electronics and metal finishing industries.
- pH adjustment in controlled industrial processes.
Benefits
- Powerful acid and oxidizing agent for industrial applications.
- High effectiveness in metal cleaning and surface treatment.
- Essential raw material for fertilizer and chemical manufacturing.
- Reliable performance in mining and metallurgical processes.
- Supports efficient chemical synthesis and production.
- High purity for consistent industrial results.
- Suitable for a broad range of manufacturing applications.
- Available in multiple packaging options for operational flexibility.
- Cost-effective solution for large-scale industrial use.
- Trusted across chemical, mining, and manufacturing industries.
Safety Information
- Highly corrosive and strong oxidizing agent. Causes severe skin burns and serious eye damage.
- Wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), including acid-resistant gloves, safety goggles, face shield, and protective clothing.
- Use only in well-ventilated areas and avoid inhalation of vapours or mist.
- Store in corrosion-resistant containers away from organic materials, combustible substances, reducing agents, alkalis, and incompatible chemicals.
- Always add acid to water when diluting—never add water to acid.
- In case of eye contact, rinse immediately with plenty of clean water for at least 15 minutes and seek urgent medical attention.
- In case of skin contact, wash immediately with large amounts of water and remove contaminated clothing.
- If inhaled, move to fresh air immediately and seek medical attention if symptoms occur.
- Contain spills using appropriate emergency procedures and dispose of waste in accordance with local regulations.
- Always consult the latest Safety Data Sheet (SDS) before handling, storing, transporting, or using the product.

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