Description

Nitric Acid CAS NO 52583-42-3 is a highly reactive and essential inorganic acid, widely recognized for its powerful oxidizing properties. Its primary commercial value lies in its critical role as a precursor and reagent in the synthesis of high-value industrial and agricultural chemicals. This product is indispensable for manufacturers in the explosives, fertilizer, metallurgy, and electronics industries, where consistent quality and reliable supply are paramount for production efficiency and safety.

Application

• Chemical Synthesis: A key nitrating agent for the production of nitro compounds, including explosives like TNT and essential intermediates for dyes and pharmaceuticals.
• Fertilizer Production: Used in the manufacture of ammonium nitrate, a major nitrogen-based fertilizer crucial for global agriculture.
• Metal Processing & Etching: Employed for metal purification, pickling, and passivation of stainless steel, as well as for etching in the semiconductor and printed circuit board (PCB) industries.
• Rocket Propellant: Serves as a powerful oxidizer in certain formulations of liquid rocket propellants.
• Laboratory & Analytical Reagent: Used in analytical chemistry for digestions and as a standard reagent in various quantitative and qualitative tests.
• Dye & Pigment Manufacturing: Acts as a nitration agent in the synthesis of various organic dyes and colorants.

Basic Information

Product Name	Nitric Acid
CAS No.	52583-42-3
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 produced and tested under a stringent quality management system to ensure it meets the exacting requirements of industrial applications. We offer various grades, including technical and high-purity reagent grades, with specifications tailored to customer needs. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with each batch, detailing key parameters such as assay, impurity profiles, and color. Our quality commitment ensures supply reliability and batch-to-batch consistency for your critical processes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from direct heat and 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 fuming. 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 %
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.