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Nitric Acid, 15.8 Molar

Assay 69.0 wt %

HNO3

F.W. 63.01

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Corrosive; strong oxidant; toxic by inhalation and ingestion; avoid contact with acetic acid and readily oxidized substances. Concentrated nitric acid will attack and destroy metals and most plastics. TLV 5.2 mg/m3.

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Storage:
In a separate, isolated portion of your acid cabinet. Never store with acetic acid. If an acid cabinet is not available, store in a Flinn Saf-Cube™.
Disposal:
#24b
Shelf Life:
When this substance is stored for a long period, it gradually destroys the cap. Do not interchange another cap. Shelf life of nitric acid is good except for this bottle cap problem. Product may turn yellow due to the release of nitrogen dioxide on exposure to light. This yellow color does not affect the product’s usefulness in the school laboratory.
Soluble:
Miscible with water; considerable heat is released.
Color:
None
Odor:
Suffocating, unique
CAS No.:
7697-37-2