Nitric acid

Industrial Uses of Nitric Acid (HNO₃)

  1. Fertilizer Manufacturing
    Used in the production of ammonium nitrate, a key nitrogen-based fertilizer.
  2. Chemical Synthesis
    Acts as a reagent in the synthesis of various industrial chemicals, dyes, and intermediates.
  3. Explosives Industry
    Used to manufacture explosives like nitroglycerin and TNT (trinitrotoluene).
  4. Metal Processing & Pickling
    Cleans and passivates stainless steel and other alloys by removing oxides and scales.
  5. Pharmaceuticals
    Aids in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and intermediates.