Concept information
Preferred term
Nitric Acid
Type
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Topical Descriptor
Broader concept
Narrower concepts
Note
- do not confuse with NITROUS ACID
Scope note
- Nitric acid (HNO3). A colorless liquid that is used in the manufacture of inorganic and organic nitrates and nitro compounds for fertilizers, dye intermediates, explosives, and many different organic chemicals. Continued exposure to vapor may cause chronic bronchitis; chemical pneumonitis may occur. (From Merck Index, 11th ed)
History note
- 94; was NITRIC ACID (NM) 1974-93
In other languages
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Finnish
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acidum nitricum
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HNO3
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Swedish
URI
http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D017942
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