Nitric Acid Supplier, Manufacturer And Distributor
Hawkins is where to buy Nitric Acid. We carry high-purity, Nitric Acid in bulk and in multiple packaging options. We also carry it in multiple grades. For over 80 years Hawkins has been a reliable, domestic source you can trust.
Hawkins: Reliable Provider of Quality Nitric Acid Products
As a trusted manufacturer and domestic distributor to a large array of industries, Hawkins supplies Nitric Acid to various companies for industrial, cleaning and laboratory applications. Our customers depend on Hawkins for high quality products, a consistent, cost-effective supply of Nitric Acid. We’re able to meet their needs thanks to our keen focus on quality control and strong investments in our QC team.
Nitric Acid General Characteristics
- Appearance: Clear, colorless to light yellow liquid.
- Odor: Acrid
- Synonyms: Aqua Fortis, Engraver’s Acid, Hydrogen Nitrate
- Chemical Formula: HNO3
- CAS #: 7697-37-2
- Molecular Weight: 63.01
Nitric Acid That Meets Kosher and Halal Standards
Our Nitric Acid adheres to kosher and halal requirements. Meeting these standards ensures that customers who follow halal or kosher rules can use our products. Our Nitric Acid product has received the following certifications:
- Halal Status: This Nitric Acid product is certified Halal.
- Kosher Status: This Nitric Acid product is certified Kosher-Pareve.
Nitric Acid Grades Available from Hawkins
Nitric Acid comes in a variety of grades, each suited for specific industrial, laboratory, or technical applications. At Hawkins, we offer the following grades of Nitric Acid:
- Nitric Acid 30%
- Nitric Acid 38° Baume
- Nitric Acid 42° Baume
Main Uses of Nitric Acid in Various Industries
Nitric Acid is a vital chemical in several industries and processes, such as:
- Metallurgy – Nitric Acid is used to remove rust and other impurities from metals like steel. This property makes Nitric Acid a useful metal etching tool.
- Chemical Synthesis – Many chemicals, including nitro compounds, are synthesized using Nitric Acid.
- Cleaning Agent – Nitric Acid can be used in cleaning and surface treatment applications.
- Production of Nitrate Salts – The reaction between Nitric Acids and certain bases or metal oxides can create nitrate salts.
- Fertilizer Production – Nitric Acid is essential for the production of ammonium nitrate, an ingredient in nitrogen-based fertilizers.
- Polymer synthesis – Several polymers, including polyurethane, are synthesized using Nitric Acid.
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Hawkins Is Where To Buy Nitric Acid
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