Nitric Acid Supplier in Malaysia
- Also known as
- HNO3
- Asid Nitrik
- Aqua Fortis
- Spirit of Nitre
Nitric acid is a strong mineral acid and powerful oxidiser specified by industrial buyers in Malaysia by concentration, grade and purity. Also known as HNO3 and asid nitrik, it is used in fertiliser manufacture, metal finishing, chemical nitration and laboratory work.
The usual commercial concentrated grade is about 68% HNO3, a clear to pale yellow fuming liquid miscible with water; some markets quote 69% to 70%. Dilute solutions are ordered at buyer-specified lower strengths, while reagent grades support analytical duties and fuming nitric acid serves specialty nitration.
Fertiliser plants use nitric acid for ammonium nitrate and calcium nitrate intermediates. Metal finishers pickle, bright-dip and passivate stainless steel, copper and brass. Chemical manufacturers use it for nitration, and laboratories for sample digestion and oxidising reagents.
Send the required concentration or grade, specification, quantity and delivery location with your enquiry. Availability, packing, documentation and delivery timing are confirmed with the quotation.
- CAS number
- 7697-37-2
- Formula
- HNO3
- Grade
- industrial, laboratory
- Appearance
- clear colourless to pale yellow fuming liquid
Nitric Acid grades and forms
We supply several forms to suit different formulating and dosing setups. If you need a size that is not listed, ask us.
| Grade | Form | Assay | Typical use | Packing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commercial concentrated nitric acid | clear colourless to pale yellow fuming liquid | commonly about 68% HNO3; some markets quote 69% to 70% | Industrial nitration, fertiliser intermediates, metal pickling, bright- dipping and passivation where concentrated acid is specified. | Confirm the required pack format with the quotation. |
| Dilute nitric acid solution | aqueous liquid solution | buyer-specified strength below the concentrated commercial grade | Process dosing, controlled etching, cleaning and laboratory work where a defined lower concentration is preferred over concentrated acid. | Confirm the required pack format with the quotation. |
| Reagent and laboratory grade | clear colourless to pale yellow liquid | concentration and impurity limits confirmed against the requirement | Sample digestion, glassware cleaning, analytical oxidation and other laboratory duties that need a stated purity or concentration. | Confirm the required pack format with the quotation. |
| Fuming nitric acid | strongly fuming liquid | higher strength than the common 68% commercial grade; confirm on enquiry | Specialty nitration and other duties that specifically call for fuming nitric acid rather than standard concentrated industrial grade. | Confirm the required pack format with the quotation. |
How to buy nitric acid from ChemTrade
Request a quote for nitric acid
Use the form below to request a quotation. You can also email sales@chemtrademalaysia.com or send us a message on WhatsApp.
Specifications
| Parameter | Value | Method |
|---|---|---|
| Chemical identity | nitric acid | — |
| Formula | HNO3 | — |
| Appearance | clear, colourless to pale yellow fuming liquid | — |
| Commercial concentrated grade | typically around 68% HNO3 | — |
| Solubility | miscible with water | — |
Nitric Acid applications
Safety and handling
- Classification
- corrosive, oxidiser
Store cool, dark and well ventilated in vented acid-resistant containers, away from organics, alcohols, metals, bases and reducing agents. Nitric acid is corrosive and oxidising; contact with organic material can ignite it, and nitrogen dioxide fumes injure the lungs. Handle with a face shield, acid- resistant gloves and apron, preferably under local extraction.
Common questions about nitric acid
Which nitric acid concentration should I request?
The usual commercial concentrated grade is about 68% HNO3, and some markets quote 69% to 70%. Dilute solutions are ordered at a buyer-specified lower strength. State the exact concentration and application so the enquiry can be matched correctly.
Are HNO3 and asid nitrik the same as nitric acid?
Yes. HNO3 is the chemical formula and asid nitrik is the Malay name for nitric acid. Historical names aqua fortis and spirit of nitre refer to the same substance. Grade and concentration still need to be stated in the enquiry.
What is the difference between industrial and laboratory nitric acid?
Industrial grades cover general process, fertiliser and metal-finishing duties at the stated concentration. Laboratory or reagent grades are chosen when impurity limits, assay or packaging for analytical work are specified.
Is nitric acid suitable for stainless steel pickling and passivation?
Yes. Concentrated and dilute nitric acid are widely used for pickling, bright-dipping and passivation of stainless steel, copper and brass. Send the metal, process step and required strength so a suitable grade can be quoted.
Can I enquire for fuming nitric acid?
Yes, when the process specifically calls for fuming nitric acid rather than standard commercial concentrated grade. State the required strength, quantity and application; availability and packing are confirmed with the quotation.
What details are needed for a nitric acid quotation?
Provide concentration or grade, quantity, delivery location and any required specification or documentation. Packing, availability and delivery timing are then confirmed with the quotation.