Nitric Acid, Concentrated, 2.2L

This 2.2L size of Concentrated Nitric Acid is packed in a special PPQ resin bottle. This bottle is safer than glass and will not discolor in contact with Nitric Acid solutions. This is the largest size NItric Acid that may be shipped by UPS.

Concentrated nitric acid (69 to 71%) is a transparent, colorless or yellowish fuming, suffocating, hygroscopic, corrosive liquid. Attacks almost all metals. Miscible with water and decomposes in alcohol. Dangerous fire risk in contact with organic materials. Highly toxic by inhalation, corrosive to skin and mucous membranes, strong oxidizer.

Nitric acid is commonly used to make aqua regia, typically 1 part Nitric acid to 3 parts Hydrochloric acid.

Molarity: 15.7M
Specific Gravity: 1.4

Used in the following patina formulas:

• No. 13 for Transparent Blue

This hazardous chemical will only ship to destinations within the continental United States using UPS ground. No air deliveries allowed. Hazardous Material fee applies.

NOTE: Because of U.S. Dept. of Transportation packaging requirements, this 2.2L size ships in units of one, four, or six bottles per box. For example, an order for two bottles will ship in two separate boxes with two UPS Hazardous Material charges. An order for four will ship in one box with only one Hazmat charge.

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