Description

Nitric Acid CAS NO 12507-77-6 is a highly reactive and corrosive strong mineral acid, essential for a wide range of industrial chemical synthesis and processing applications. Its powerful oxidizing and nitrating properties make it a critical reagent for producing high-value intermediates and materials. This product is indispensable for manufacturers in the chemical, pharmaceutical, and electronics industries who require a reliable and consistent source for their production processes.

Application

• Chemical Synthesis: A key reagent for nitration reactions in the production of explosives, dyes, and pharmaceutical intermediates.
• Metal Processing & Etching: Used for pickling, passivating, and etching metals like stainless steel, as well as in semiconductor manufacturing.
• Fertilizer Production: A primary raw material in the manufacture of ammonium nitrate and other nitrogen-based fertilizers.
• Analytical Chemistry: Employed as a digesting agent in sample preparation for trace metal analysis (e.g., ICP-MS, AAS).
• Rocket Propellant: Serves as an oxidizer in certain liquid-fueled rocket propellant formulations.
• Laboratory Reagent: Used in various research and quality control laboratories for analytical procedures and synthesis.

Basic Information

Product Name	Nitric Acid
CAS No.	12507-77-6
Molecular Formula	HNO₃
Molecular Weight	63.01 g/mol
Synonyms	Aqua fortis; Azotic acid; Hydrogen nitrate; Nitryl hydroxide; Engraver's acid; Red fuming nitric acid (RFNA); White fuming nitric acid (WFNA); Spirit of niter
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Nitric Acid is manufactured under stringent quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability. The product undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay, impurity profiling, and physical property verification, to meet or exceed industry standards such as ACS and reagent grade specifications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment to guarantee product integrity and support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials such as organic compounds, strong reducing agents, and bases. Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, containers must be kept tightly sealed to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture and degradation. Recommended storage temperature is between 15°C and 25°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (HNO₃)	≥ 68.0 - 70.0 %
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 0.5 ppm
Sulfate (SO₄)	≤ 1.0 ppm
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 0.5 ppm
Iron (Fe)	≤ 0.2 ppm
Residue after Ignition	≤ 5 ppm

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