Nitric Acid is a highly important industrial mineral acid used extensively in chemical manufacturing, metal processing, and fertilizer production. Produced commercially via the Ostwald process, it is typically supplied as a colorless to yellow fuming liquid. Nitric acid is valued as a strong oxidizing and nitrating agent in a wide range of large-scale industrial applications.
Chemical Name: Nitric Acid (Hydrogen Nitrate)
CAS Number: 7697-37-2
Chemical Family: Inorganic strong acid (mineral acid)
Appearance: Colorless to yellow fuming liquid
◦ Hydrogen nitrate
◦ Aqua fortis
◦ Azotic acid
Nitric Acid is commonly associated with:
◦ Fertilizer production (ammonium nitrate and related compounds)
◦ Metal processing and surface treatment operations
◦ Chemical synthesis of industrial intermediates
◦ Production of dyes, polymers, and nitrated compounds
Application requirements vary by process and formulation.
The Chemical Company supplies Nitric Acid to customers across a variety of industrial markets.
Packaging options, inventory status, and logistics support may vary by region and application.
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