Chemical formula | HNO3 |
Molecular weight | 63.01 g/mol |
Appearance | Colorless liquid or yellowish liquid (depending on concentration) |
Odor | Pungent, suffocating odor |
Density | 1.512 g/cm³ at 20°C |
Melting point | -42°C (-44°F) |
Boiling point | 83°C (181°F) |
Solubility | Miscible with water and most organic solvents |
pH | Highly acidic (pH < 1) |
Corrosivity | Strongly corrosive to metals, including stainless steel |
Hazardous properties | Oxidizing agent, highly toxic, can cause severe burns and lung damage upon exposure |