Nitric acid, or HNO3, is a colorless compound that tends to turn brownish-yellow when it decomposes into nitrogen oxides and water. It’s commonly used in the production of grass and plant fertilizers with ammonia to make ammonium nitrate, which is perfect for nitrogen-hungry vegetation. HNO3 works as a compound within rocket propellant, as well as a regular combustible fuel in diesel engines. It’s also used for oxidizing metal, artificially aging maple and pine in woodworking, the manufacture of some clothing dyes, the production of some plastics, and for making explosives such as nitroglycerin and TNT. Continue reading → Post ID 136