Concentrated nitric acid (69 to 71%) is a transparent, colorless or yellowish fuming, suffocating, hygroscopic, corrosive liquid. Attacks almost all metals. Miscible with water and decomposes in alcohol. Dangerous fire risk in contact with organic materials. Highly toxic by inhalation, corrosive to skin and mucous membranes, strong oxidizer.
Nitric acid is commonly used to dissolve gold from printed circuits boards by making aqua regia, typically one part Nitric acid to three parts Hydrochloric acid. This creates a solution containing the gold in a soluble form.
Used in the following patina formulas:
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