Nitric Acid

HNO₃

IUPAC: Nitric acid

CAS: 7697-37-2

Ikhtisar

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

Komposisi

Unsur Simbol Atom Massa Atom
Hydrogen H 1 1,0080
Nitrogen N 1 14,0070
Oxygen O 3 15,9990

Komposisi Elemental

Kegunaan

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

Fakta Menarik

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

Keselamatan

  • ⚠ Highly corrosive
  • ⚠ Strong oxidizer
  • ⚠ Produces toxic NOₓ fumes

Structure

SMILES

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

Sifat

Jenis
acid
Keadaan
liquid
Massa Molar
63,01 g/mol
Kerapatan
1,5100 g/cm³
Titik Lebur
-42,0 °C
Titik Didih
83,0 °C
Kelarutan
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?
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).