Nitric Acid Fuming

HNO₃

IUPAC: Nitric acid (fuming)

CAS: 7697-37-2

Aperçu

Fuming nitric acid (>86% concentration) is a powerful oxidizer used in rocket propellants and explosives manufacturing. It produces toxic brown NO₂ fumes.

Composition

Élément Symbole Atomes Masse atomique
Hydrogen H 1 1,0080
Nitrogen N 1 14,0070
Oxygen O 3 15,9990

Composition élémentaire

Usages

  • Rocket propellant oxidizer
  • Explosives manufacture
  • Specialty metal etching

Le saviez-vous

  • Used as an oxidizer in several liquid-fueled rocket engines

Sécurité

  • ⚠ Powerful oxidizer
  • ⚠ Corrosive
  • ⚠ Toxic fumes

Structure

SMILES

[N+](=O)(O)[O-]

Propriétés

Type
acid
État
liquid
Masse molaire
63,01 g/mol
Densité
1,5130 g/cm³
Point de fusion
-42,0 °C
Point d'ébullition
83,0 °C
Solubilité
miscible

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass
62,9956
XLogP
0,2
TPSA
66,1 Ų
H-Bond Donors
1
H-Bond Acceptors
3
Rotatable Bonds
0
Heavy Atoms
4
Complexity
24,0

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Nitric Acid Fuming?
Nitric Acid Fuming (HNO₃) is a acid compound with the IUPAC name Nitric acid (fuming).
What is the molecular weight of Nitric Acid Fuming?
Nitric Acid Fuming has a molar mass of 63.01 g/mol.
What state is Nitric Acid Fuming at room temperature?
Nitric Acid Fuming is a liquid at room temperature.
Is Nitric Acid Fuming organic or inorganic?
Nitric Acid Fuming is classified as an inorganic compound.
What elements make up Nitric Acid Fuming?
Nitric Acid Fuming (HNO₃) is composed of Hydrogen (H), Nitrogen (N), Oxygen (O).