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Nitric acid, 65-70%, 99.999% (metals basis), Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Catalog No. AA87920AP
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500 mL

For Use in the Manufacture of Fertilizers and Explosives, in organic Synthesis, in Metallurgy

In the manufacture of fertilizers and explosives, in organic synthesis, in metallurgy, in photoengraving, in etching steel, in rubber chemicals, and in reprocessing nuclear fuelsMain commercial usage is in the production of fertilizers and reagent for nitration. It implies in the applications for the production of explosives, nylon precursors, and specialty organic compounds. Nitric acid is indirectly used as an oxidizer in liquid-fueled rockets for determining trace level metals in solutions. It is used as a chemical doping agent for organic semiconductors, and in purification processes for raw carbon nanotubes, artificially age pine and maple.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

TRUSTED_SUSTAINABILITY

Chemical Identifiers

CAS 7697-37-2
Molecular Formula HNO3
Molecular Weight (g/mol) 63.01
MDL Number MFCD00011349
InChI Key GRYLNZFGIOXLOG-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Synonym hydrogen nitrate, aqua fortis, azotic acid, salpetersaeure, rfna, acidum nitricum, nital, acide nitrique, nitrous fumes, nitryl hydroxide
PubChem CID 944
ChEBI CHEBI:48107
IUPAC Name nitric acid
SMILES O[N+]([O-])=O

Specifications

Color Colorless to Yellow
Boiling Point 121°C
Density 1.41 g/cm3 at 20°C
Odor Pungent
Vapor Pressure 17mm Hg at 20°C
Assay Percent Range 99.999% (metals basis)
Quantity 500 mL
Physical Form Liquid
UN Number 2031
Solubility Information Very soluble in water and ether. Decomposes in alcohol.Miscible with water and ether.
Formula Weight 63.01
Chemical Name or Material Nitric Acid
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Hazard Category H272-H290-H314-H331
Precautionary Statement P210-P220-P221-P234-P260-P264b-P271-P280-P284-P301+P330+P331-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P310-P363-P370+P378q-P390-P501c
DOTInformation DOT Class: 8, Packaging Group: II
EINECSNumber 231-714-2
RTECSNumber QU5775000
TSCA Yes
Recommended Storage Ambient temperatures

RUO – Research Use Only

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