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Total acidity (As HNO3)% by mass
68 % min
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Appearance
Clear Colorless Liquid
Nitric acid (HNO3), also known as aqua fortis and spirit of niter, is a highly corrosive strong mineral acid. The pure compound is colorless. Most commercially available nitric acid has a concentration of 68%. Nitric acid is also commonly used as a strong oxidizing agent.