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Nitric Acid (HNO₃)

Nitric Acid is a strong, highly corrosive acid used in a variety of industrial and chemical processes. It plays a key role in the manufacture of fertilisers, explosives, and other chemicals, as well as being essential in water treatment and metal processing applications.

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Nitric Acid 60%
Applications
pH Control & Adjustment
Nitric Acid is used to lower pH in water treatment processes, particularly in industrial effluent treatment, ensuring optimal conditions for coagulation and flocculation.
Nutrient Removal
Used in the treatment of ammonia and nitrogen compounds, particularly in biological treatment processes like nitrification and denitrification.
Descaling
Helps remove mineral scale from pipes and equipment in water treatment plants and cooling systems.
Fertiliser Production
A key ingredient in the manufacture of ammonium nitrate fertilisers, Nitric Acid is essential for agricultural production.
Explosive Manufacturing
Used in the production of explosives, such as TNT and nitroglycerin, through nitration reactions.
Metal Passivation & Etching
Applied in the pickling and passivation of stainless steel and other metals, removing oxides and scale from metal surfaces.
Chemical Synthesis
Utilised as a nitrating agent in the production of a variety of chemicals, including dyes, pharmaceuticals, and plastics.
Refining & Petrochemical
Used in oil refining processes, especially for the production of high-purity chemicals and petroleum products.

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