Nitric Acid

NITRIC ACID

 Nitric acid is a liquid that is colorless to yellow with a strong, shocky, acidic odor.

The chemical name for Nitric acid is (HNO3), also known as aqua fortis (Latin for “strong water”) and spirit of niter, is a highly corrosive mineral acid. The pure compound is colorless, but older samples tend to acquire a yellow cast due to decomposition into oxides of nitrogen and water.

Uses

Nitric acid is used in the production of ammonium nitrate for fertilizers, making plastics, and in the manufacture of dyes. It is also used for making explosives such as nitroglycerin and TNT. When it is combined with hydrochloric acid, an element called aqua regia is formed.

Products

Fertilizers.

Trinitrotoluene ( TNT )