Nitric Acid

• Industrial

Nitric Acid Chemical Formula: HNO₃

CAS Number: 7697-37-2

Synonyms: aqua fortis, hydrogen nitrate, spirit of niter

Material uses: fertilizer, metal working

Nitric acid is also known as ‘aqua fortis’, ‘azotic acid’ and ‘hydrogen nitrate’. Nitric acid is an inorganic compound that is used diversely in manufacturing processes and in metal working. The most common use is in fertilizer manufacturing. Strengths of nitric acid available are 38%, 58% and 67%. We can provide these in a variety of packaging styles and sizes including bulk tank delivery. Contact us for more information.