Nitrihappe

Nitrihappe is a Finnish word that translates to "nitric acid" in English. Nitric acid is a highly corrosive mineral acid with the chemical formula HNO₃. In its pure form, it is a colorless liquid, but older samples often acquire a yellow hue due to decomposition products. It is a strong oxidizing agent. Nitric acid is one of the three most important mineral acids alongside sulfuric acid and hydrochloric acid, and it is used industrially in the production of fertilizers, explosives, and other chemicals. It is also used in the refining of metals and in the laboratory for various chemical reactions. Its corrosive nature means that it requires careful handling and appropriate safety precautions. The term "nitrihappe" would be used in Finnish contexts when referring to this chemical compound.