Nitric Acid and Potassium Hydroxide Neutralization

HNO3 + KOH → KNO3 + H2O

概要

Nitric acid reacts with potassium hydroxide to produce potassium nitrate and water. This is a strong acid-strong base neutralization yielding a neutral salt. Potassium nitrate is one of the oldest known chemical compounds, historically called saltpeter.

参加者

役割 物質 係数 状態
反応物 Nitric Acid HNO₃ 1 (aq)
反応物 Potassium Hydroxide KOH 1 (aq)
生成物 Potassium Nitrate KNO₃ 1 (aq)
生成物 Water H₂O 1 (l)

日常の例

Potassium nitrate (saltpeter) has been used for centuries in food preservation, particularly in curing meats, and as a key ingredient in gunpowder.

産業上の重要性

硝酸カリウムは肥料、花火、食品保存(塩漬け肉のE252)、熱媒体(溶融塩太陽熱蓄熱)、ガラス製造(清澄剤)に利用される。歴史的には黒色火薬(硝石)の主成分として重要であった。

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the equation for Nitric Acid and Potassium Hydroxide Neutralization?
The balanced equation is: HNO₃ + KOH → KNO₃ + H₂O.
What type of reaction is Nitric Acid and Potassium Hydroxide Neutralization?
Nitric Acid and Potassium Hydroxide Neutralization is a acid-base reaction.
Is Nitric Acid and Potassium Hydroxide Neutralization exothermic or endothermic?
Nitric Acid and Potassium Hydroxide Neutralization is exothermic (releases energy). The enthalpy change (ΔH) is -57.1 kJ/mol.