Nitric acid is the inorganic compound with the formula HNO3. It is a highly corrosive mineral acid. The compound is colorless, but older samples tend to be yellow cast due to decomposition into oxides of nitrogen. Most commercially available nitric acid has a concentration of 68% in water.
| Manufacturer No. 5318 | CAS # | Grade | |
| Water | 7732-18-5 | ACS/ASTM/USP/EP | |
| Ascorbic Acid | 50-81-7 | ACS | |
| Test | Specification | Result | NIST SRM# |
| Appearance | Colorless liquid | N/A | |
| Assay (vs. Sodium Hydroxide/Phenolphthalein) | 4.99-5.01 % (v/v) | N/A | 84 |
Volumetric glassware complies with Class A tolerance requirements of ASTM E 288 and NIST Circular 434; it is calibrated before first use and recalibrated regularly in accordance with ASTM E 542 and NIST Procedure NBSIR 74-461. Balances are calibrated regularly with weights certified traceable to the NIST national mass standard. Thermometers and temperature probes are calibrated before first use and recalibrated regularly with a thermometer traceable to NIST standards. All products are prepared according to master documents that assure manufacture according to validated methods. Batch records document raw material traceability and production and testing history for each lot manufactured.
Recommended Storage: 15°C - 30°C (59°F - 86°F)