nitric acid

nitric acid

What is nitric acid?
Nitric acid (HNO3) is a very corrosive mineral acid. This pure compound is colorless and turns yellow over time due to decomposition into nitrogen oxides and water. Most of the nitric acid available in the market has a concentration of about 68% by mass. When the concentration of HNO3 solution is more than 86%, it is called sooting nitric acid. Depending on the amount of nitric acid present in the aqueous solution of this substance, in concentrations of about 86% it is red sooting nitric acid and in concentrations above 95% it is white sooting nitric acid.

Nitric acid is an introduction that is usually used for nitration and addition of nitro functional group to organic molecule. Some nitro explosive compounds are sensitive to heat and shock, and these compounds are used in the production of explosives. However, other compounds of stable nitrogen substances are used as pigments in ink and paint. Nitric acid is usually used as a strong oxidizing agent.
Use as an oxidizer
Adipic acid, the precursor of nylon, is produced on a large scale using the oxidation of KA oil with nitric acid. KA oil contains a mixture of cyclohexanone and cyclohexanol.

### Rocket engines
Nitric acid is used in various forms as an oxidizer of liquid rocket fuel. These forms include red sooting nitric acid, white sooting nitric acid, and a mixture of these substances with sulfuric acid. Inhibited Red Soot Nitric Acid (IRFNA) is one of the 3 liquid fuel components for the BOMARC rocket.

### Safety against the dangers of nitric acid
Nitric acid is a strong corrosive acid and oxidizing agent. The major danger is chemical burns from nitric acid, which decomposes living tissue. Concentrated nitric acid turns human skin yellow due to its reaction with keratin. These yellow spots turn orange when neutralized.

The standard first aid method for treating an acid spill on the skin is to wash with plenty of water. Washing is continued for 10 to 15 minutes to cool the tissue around the acid burn and prevent secondary damage. Contaminated clothes are removed immediately and the skin underneath is thoroughly washed. As a strong oxidizing agent, nitric acid can react explosively with compounds such as cyanides, carbides or metal powders and with many organic compounds such as turpentine. Therefore, this substance should be kept away from organic substances.

### price and purchase of nitric acid
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We monitor the supply chain of nitric acid from the production of basic chemicals to the point of discharge at your facilities. For this reason, you can be sure of high quality products and reliable delivery when choosing Joya Chemi.

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