Nitric Acid
| PROPERTIES & USAGE | ||
| Properties | Usage | |
| Chemical formula | HNO3 | Precursor to organic nitrogen compounds |
| Boiling point | 83 °C (181 °F; 356 K) 68% solution boils at 121 °C (250 °F; 394 K) | Etchant and cleaning agent |
| Density | 1.5129 g cm−3 | Analytical reagent |
| Melting point | −42 °C (−44 °F; 231 K) | Woodworking |
| Molar mass | 63.01 g·mol−1 | Rocket propellant |