TradeMark Nitrogen Corp. 1216 Old Hopewell Road Tampa, Florida 33619 USA www.trademarknitrogen.com 800 452 3107 813 626 1181 PRODUCT INFORMATION SHEET Description Nitric Acid is a colorless to light straw colored corrosive liquid having an acrid odor. It is not flammable, but will readily react with most organic materials and may cause fire. The solution has been treated to remove most of the free nitrous oxides. Uses ■ In the manufacture of ammonium nitrate ■ In the manufacture of adipic acid, isocyanates, nitrotoluene, nitrobenzenes, nitrocellulose and explosives. ■ To pickle stainless steel ■ To produce nitrate salts Handling & Storage Nitric Acid is a corrosive liquid which will burn the skin and attack most metals. It will also react violently with many chemicals and all cellulose materials. Therefore, extreme care is essential in all phases of handling and storage. Absorbent combustible materials such as sawdust and other organic materials should never be used to absorb nitric acid. Use clean sand for this purpose. Water may be used, but note “Environmental Considerations” below. Stainless steel vessels are suitable for storing acid up to 99%. Aluminum is suitable for nitric acids above 80% HNO 3 . For further information, see the Nitric Acid Safety Data Sheet. Environmental Considerations As nitric acid is a hazardous corrosive liquid, spillage of the liquid must be contained. Dams around tanks must be constructed so as to contain leaks. Wash water should not be permitted to enter sewers or streams. Shipping Nitric Acid is classified as a corrosive material. The US Department of Transportation proper shipping name is: UN2031, Nitric Acid other than red fuming, with more than 20 percent and less than 65 percent Nitric Acid, 8, PG II. The Emergency Response Guidebook Number is 157. Nitric Acid transported in bulk must be placarded. Chemical Formula HNO 3 Percent Nitric Acid 54.5% Specific Gravity @ 60°F 1.3426 Baumé 37.05 B° Boiling Point Approx 245°F (118.3°C) Weight 11.19 lbs/gal (1.34 kg/L) @ 60 ° F Color Colorless to light yellow Corrosivity Will attack most metals vigorously Explosive Limits Non-Flammable All grades are hygroscopic Typical Analysis Sulfate (SO 4 ) 8 - 12 ppm Chloride (Cl) < 20 ppm Oxides of Nitrogen (NOx) 50 – 300 ppm Iron (Fe) < 5 ppm Zinc (Zn) < 5 ppm The data presented herein are believed to be accurate but are in no way guaranteed. TradeMark Nitrogen Corp. makes no warranties, express or implied, that any of the above data is fit for any particular use and expressly disclaims all oral warranties of any kind. Rev: 2015-04 NITRIC ACID Hygroscopocity Total Nitrogen 12.1% Nitrate Nitrogen 12.1% ■ Water treatment for fertilizer irrigation water
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TradeMark Nitrogen Corp.
1216 Old Hopewell RoadTampa, Florida 33619 USAwww.trademarknitrogen.com800 452 3107813 626 1181
PRODUCT INFORMATION SHEET
DescriptionNitric Acid is a colorless to light straw colored corrosive liquid having an acrid odor. It is not flammable, but will readily react with most organic materials and may cause fire. The solution has been treated to remove most of the free nitrous oxides.
Uses■ In the manufacture of ammonium nitrate
■ In the manufacture of adipic acid, isocyanates, nitrotoluene,
nitrobenzenes, nitrocellulose and explosives.
■ To pickle stainless steel
■ To produce nitrate salts
Handling & StorageNitric Acid is a corrosive liquid which will burn the skin and attack most metals. It will also react violently with many chemicals and all cellulose materials. Therefore, extreme care is essential in all phases of handling and storage. Absorbent combustible materials such as sawdust and other organic materials should never be used to absorb nitric acid. Use clean sand for this purpose. Water may be used, but note “Environmental Considerations” below. Stainless steel vessels are suitable for storing acid up to 99%. Aluminum is suitable for nitric acids above 80% HNO3. For further information, see the Nitric Acid Safety
Data Sheet.
Environmental ConsiderationsAs nitric acid is a hazardous corrosive liquid, spillage of the liquid must be contained. Dams around tanks must be constructed so as to contain leaks. Wash water should not be permitted to enter sewers or streams.
ShippingNitric Acid is classified as a corrosive material. The US Department of Transportation proper shipping name is: UN2031, Nitric Acid other than red fuming, with more than 20 percent and less than 65 percent Nitric Acid, 8, PG II. The Emergency Response Guidebook Number is 157. Nitric Acid transported in bulk must be placarded.
Chemical & Physical Properties
Chemical Formula HNO3
Percent Nitric Acid 54.5%
Specific Gravity @ 60°F 1.3426
Baumé 37.05 B°
Boiling Point Approx 245°F (118.3°C)
Weight 11.19 lbs/gal (1.34 kg/L) @ 60°F
Color Colorless to light yellow
Corrosivity Will attack most metals vigorously
Explosive Limits Non-Flammable
All grades are hygroscopic
Typical Analysis
Sulfate (SO4) 8 - 12 ppm
Chloride (Cl) < 20 ppm
Oxides of Nitrogen (NOx) 50 – 300 ppm
Iron (Fe) < 5 ppm
Zinc (Zn) < 5 ppm
The data presented herein are believed to be accurate but are in no way guaranteed. TradeMark Nitrogen Corp. makes no warranties, express or implied, that any of the above data is fit for any particular use and expressly disclaims all oral warranties of any kind.
Rev: 2015-04
NITRIC ACID
Hygroscopocity
Total Nitrogen 12.1% Nitrate Nitrogen
12.1%
■ Water treatment for fertilizer irrigation water
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