Nitric acid (HNO3) is a highly corrosive and strong mineral acid. It is colorless when pure but typically appears yellow due to the presence of nitrogen dioxide (NO2). It is commonly used in the production of fertilizers (particularly ammonium nitrate), explosives, and in various industrial processes like metal cleaning, etchi
Key Properties:
Molecular formula: HNO3
Uses:
Fertilizer production: A key component in the synthesis of ammonium nitrate.
Metal processing: Used in pickling and cleaning metals, particularly in the .