Also called aqua fortis, Nitric acid is colorless corrosive mineral acid which is used as a reagent in the nitration process. Nitric Acid is a strong oxidizing agent as well with acid base properties. Nitric Acid is produced by the reaction of nitrogen dioxide with water. The acidic properties of nitric acid make it a popular choice. The chemical formula of Nitric Acid is HNO3.
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Multiple Uses of Nitric Acid
Nitric acid has many uses such as - a laboratory protic solvent, widely used in the fertilizers and explosives industry, used in the explosive industry (Fuming nitric acid). Nitric acid is also an important ingredient in the manufacturing process of terephthalic acid, organic compounds, explosives (like nitroglycerin and trinitrotoluene) and many other chemical intermediates.
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Types of Nitric Acid
There are two types of Nitric Acid:
a. Nitric Acid with 68% HNO3.
b. Fuming Nitric Acid (Nitric Acid with 98% HNO3)
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Freezing Point and Boiling Point of Nitric Acid
The freezing point and boiling point of nitric acid is −42 °C [−44 °F] and 83 °C [181 °F] respectively.
Nitric Acid as Base
For some acids like sulfuric acid, nitric acid may acts as a base.
Chemical Reactions of Niric Acid
a. Used in the formation of ammonium nitrate (Neutralization with ammonia process)
b. Nitration reaction of glycerol and toluene
c. Manufacturing process of nitrocellulose
d. Oxidation of metals to the corresponding oxides or nitrates
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