Nitric Acid

HNO₃

IUPAC: Nitric acid

CAS: 7697-37-2

अवलोकन

Nitric acid is a highly corrosive strong acid used in fertilizer and explosives production. Combined with hydrochloric acid, it forms aqua regia.

संरचना

तत्व	प्रतीक	परमाणु	परमाणु द्रव्यमान
Hydrogen	H	1	1.0080
Nitrogen	N	1	14.0070
Oxygen	O	3	15.9990

मूलीय संरचना

Hydrogen ×1

1.6%

Nitrogen ×1

22.2%

Oxygen ×3

76.2%

उपयोग

• Fertilizer production
• Explosives (TNT, nitroglycerin)
• Metal etching
• Aqua regia component

रोचक तथ्य

✦ Aqua regia (HNO₃ + HCl) can dissolve gold and platinum, which resist other acids

सुरक्षा

⚠ Highly corrosive
⚠ Strong oxidizer
⚠ Produces toxic NOₓ fumes

Structure

SMILES

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

गुण

प्रकार: acid
अवस्था: liquid
मोलर द्रव्यमान: 63.01 g/mol
घनत्व: 1.5100 g/cm³
गलनांक: -42.0 °C
क्वथनांक: 83.0 °C
घुलनशीलता: Miscible

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass: 62.9956
XLogP: 0.2
TPSA: 66.1 Å²
H-Bond Donors: 1
H-Bond Acceptors: 3
Rotatable Bonds: 0
Heavy Atoms: 4
Complexity: 24.0

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Nitric Acid?

Nitric Acid (HNO₃) is a acid compound with the IUPAC name Nitric acid.

What is the molecular weight of Nitric Acid?

Nitric Acid has a molar mass of 63.01 g/mol.

What state is Nitric Acid at room temperature?

Nitric Acid is a liquid at room temperature.

Is Nitric Acid organic or inorganic?

Nitric Acid is classified as an inorganic compound.

What elements make up Nitric Acid?

Nitric Acid (HNO₃) is composed of Hydrogen (H), Nitrogen (N), Oxygen (O).