Used for "etching" steel, cleaning brass, and refining precious metals (gold and silver).
Used as a chemical reagent for nitration and analytical testing. Where to Buy
Companies like Fisher Scientific or Sigma-Aldrich sell high-purity (ACS Grade) nitric acid in smaller glass bottles.
Nitric acid should be stored in its original container inside a secondary containment tray. It is vital to keep it isolated from organic solvents, alcohols, or flammable materials, as contact can lead to spontaneous combustion or violent reactions.