Description

Nitric Acid CAS NO 12033-49-7 is a highly reactive and corrosive strong inorganic acid. It is a critical industrial chemical valued for its powerful oxidizing and nitrating properties, essential for synthesizing a wide range of organic and inorganic compounds. This product is indispensable for manufacturers in the chemical processing, explosives, fertilizer, and metallurgical industries.

Application

• Nitration Agent: Key intermediate in the production of nitro compounds, including explosives, dyes, and pharmaceuticals.
• Metal Etching & Processing: Used for pickling, passivating, and etching metals like stainless steel and in the purification of precious metals.
• Fertilizer Production: A primary raw material for manufacturing ammonium nitrate and other nitrogen-based fertilizers.
• Chemical Synthesis: Employed in the manufacture of adipic acid for nylon, toluene diisocyanate (TDI) for polyurethanes, and other specialty chemicals.
• Laboratory Reagent: Used in analytical chemistry for digestions, oxidations, and as a component in various testing solutions.
• Rocket Propellant: Serves as a storable liquid oxidizer in certain bipropellant rocket fuel systems.

Basic Information

Product Name	Nitric Acid
CAS No.	12033-49-7
Molecular Formula	HNO₃
Molecular Weight	63.01 g/mol
Synonyms	Aqua fortis; Azotic acid; Hydrogen nitrate; Nitryl hydroxide; RFNA (Red Fuming Nitric Acid); WFNA (White Fuming Nitric Acid); Engraver's acid; Spirit of niter
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Nitric Acid is manufactured under stringent process controls to ensure consistent quality and performance. We offer various grades, including technical and high-purity reagent grades, with specifications tailored to meet the demands of diverse industrial applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting key parameters such as assay, impurity profiles, and color are available for every batch upon request, ensuring full traceability and compliance with your procurement standards.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from direct sunlight and heat sources. Due to its nature as a strong acid/organic solvent and being highly volatile, it must be kept separate from incompatible materials such as organic compounds, strong reducing agents, and bases. Containers should be kept upright and clearly labeled.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (HNO₃)	≥ 68.0 %
Nitrous Acid (as HNO₂)	≤ 0.5 %
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 0.5 ppm
Sulfate (SO₄)	≤ 2.0 ppm
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 1.0 ppm
Residue after Ignition	≤ 0.005 %

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.