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Nitric Acid, Reagent, 500 mL

Item #: NJ0016 

Price: FREE

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HNO3

F.W. 63.01

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Hazard Alert

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; never store concentrated nitric acid in a plastic bottle. TLV 5.2 mg/m3.

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Product Details

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-Cubeā„¢. Cap Safety Color Code: Red
Shelf Life:
When this substance is stored for a long period, it gradually destroys the cap. Do not interchange another cap except one designated by its color code (red). Contact Flinn for a replacement cap if needed. 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:
Colorless
Odor:
Suffocating, unique odor.
CAS No.:
7697-37-2