CAS 7697-37-2
Nitric Acid 55-60%
CAS 7697-37-2HNO363.013 g/mol
Nitric Acid 55-60% is a highly corrosive chemical primarily used in metal treatment and production processes. It is known for its strong oxidizing properties and is applicable in various industries including pharmaceuticals, agriculture, and cleaning. With a concentration range of 55-60%, it provides the necessary potency for effective application in these sectors. As a versatile chemical, it plays a crucial role in many chemical reactions and treatments.
Main applicationMetal treatment — etching and cleaning metal surfaces
Nitric Acid 55-60% is vital in processes that require strong oxidizing agents, particularly in metal processing and agricultural applications. Its efficient use in cleaning and etching enhances operational effectiveness and precision across various industries.
Also known as
- NITRIC ACID
- Azotic acid
- Aqua fortis
- Salpetersaeure
- Nital
- HNO3
- Acide nitrique
- Acidum nitricum

Trade pricing
Quoted per enquiry
Pricing depends on volume, grade and delivery point. Our desk responds within two working hours.
Available packaging
- Available in 25L containers
Documentation
Batch-specific COA issued with every consignment.
Technical specifications
- CAS number
- 7697-37-2
- Chemical formula
- HNO3
- Molecular weight
- 63.013 g/mol
- Grade
- Industrial grade
- Appearance
- Colorless to pale yellow liquid
- Density
- 1.5 g/cm³
- Concentration
- 55-60%
- Density
- 1.5 g/cm³
- Melting Point
- -44 °F
- Boiling Point
- 181 °F
- Solubility
- miscible
Nitric Acid (HNO3) is a colorless to pale yellow liquid with a density of approximately 1.5 g/cm³. Its strong acidity and oxidizing properties make it essential for applications such as etching and cleaning metals. This grade of nitric acid is offered at a concentration of 55-60%. Buyers should specify the desired concentration and package size when ordering, as this can vary among suppliers. The density and miscibility in water enhance handling and application versatility in industrial processes.
Delivery
Nitric Acid 55-60% is dispatched from our Nairobi warehouse across Kenya, and export delivery is arranged to the wider East African market. Lead time depends on quantity and grade and is confirmed with your quotation — see delivery and collection for the towns we reach and how dispatch works.
Applications & uses
- Metal treatment — etching and cleaning metal surfaces
- Pharmaceutical manufacturing — production of pharmaceuticals and active ingredients
- Agricultural chemicals — fertilizer production and soil treatment
- Laboratory reagents — pH adjustment and reagent use in chemical analysis
- Cleaning agents — component in specialized cleaning solutions
Industries we supply this to
Why buy this from Sparks
- High concentration enables effective metal treatment and cleaning
- Versatile applications across various industries
- Strong oxidizing properties for enhanced reactions
- High solubility promotes ease of use in mixtures
- Density facilitates effective application in liquid form
Quality assurance
- Batches are checked against the specification values listed above before dispatch.
State what your process, auditor or customs clearance requires when you request a quotation, and it is confirmed with the quote.
Safety, handling & storage
Always consult the full Safety Data Sheet before handling. Personnel must use appropriate PPE and follow local regulations for storage, transport and disposal.
Frequently asked questions
What is the CAS number of Nitric Acid 55-60%?
The CAS registry number for Nitric Acid 55-60% is 7697-37-2. Its chemical formula is HNO3, with a molecular weight of 63.013 g/mol. Quote this number when requesting a quotation or checking documentation, as it identifies the substance unambiguously regardless of the trade name used.
What are the other names for Nitric Acid 55-60%?
Nitric Acid 55-60% is also referred to as NITRIC ACID, Azotic acid, Aqua fortis, Salpetersaeure, Nital and HNO3. These names describe the same substance, so a specification or enquiry written against any of them can be matched to this product.
What grade of Nitric Acid 55-60% is supplied?
Nitric Acid 55-60% is supplied as Industrial grade. State the grade your process requires when requesting a quotation — where an alternative grade can be sourced, it is confirmed at quotation stage rather than assumed.
What concentration is Nitric Acid 55-60% supplied at?
Nitric Acid 55-60% is supplied at a concentration of 55-60%. Concentration and assay are separate figures: the concentration describes the strength of the material as supplied, and the certificate of analysis issued for your consignment carries the measured values for that batch.
What does Nitric Acid 55-60% look like?
Nitric Acid 55-60% is described as colorless to pale yellow liquid. Appearance is a useful first check on receipt of goods, though it does not replace the certificate of analysis for confirming that the material meets specification.
What is Nitric Acid 55-60% used for?
Common applications include metal treatment — etching and cleaning metal surfaces, pharmaceutical manufacturing — production of pharmaceuticals and active ingredients, agricultural chemicals — fertilizer production and soil treatment, laboratory reagents — pH adjustment and reagent use in chemical analysis and cleaning agents — component in specialized cleaning solutions. The suitability of the product for a particular process depends on the grade and specification required, which is worth confirming against your own process conditions.
Which industries use Nitric Acid 55-60%?
Nitric Acid 55-60% is supplied to the Agriculture & Agrochemicals, Mining & Minerals, Pharmaceuticals & Healthcare, Cleaning & Detergents and Laboratories & Research sectors. These are the industries this product is listed against in our catalogue; if your application falls outside them, we can advise on suitability before you order.
What packaging is Nitric Acid 55-60% available in?
Available in 25L containers. Where a different pack size or bulk delivery is required, it is confirmed at quotation stage against availability rather than listed here as standard.
Related to Nitric Acid 55-60%
Where this product sits in the catalogue, and the sectors that use it.
References
Technical information on this page was compiled from the following published sources. Safety and handling data always comes from the supplier’s own safety data sheet.
- 1.PubChem CID 944pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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