stikstofzuur
Stikstofzuur is a common term used in Dutch to refer to nitric acid. Nitric acid, with the chemical formula HNO₃, is a highly corrosive mineral acid. It is a colorless liquid that fumes in the air, producing a pungent odor. Pure nitric acid is colorless, but it often appears yellowish due to the decomposition of nitrogen dioxide, which is a reddish-brown gas.
Nitric acid is a strong oxidizing agent and a strong acid. It reacts with most metals, though
Industrially, nitric acid is produced primarily through the Ostwald process, which involves the catalytic oxidation of