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Nitric acid is prepared industrially via the Ostwald process which involves catalytic oxidation of ammonia to nitric oxide followed by oxidation of nitric oxide to nitrogen dioxide and reaction with water to form nitric acid. Nitric acid is a strong acid that is colorless and acts as a powerful oxidizing agent, allowing it to dissolve metals like copper and zinc. It is widely used to manufacture fertilizers, dyes, drugs and explosives.
- Author
- manas mallik
- Language
- EN