Used for
1. Purifying Metals
Nitric acid can be used to purify and clean noble metals like platinum, gold and silver. It can even dissolve gold and platinum.
2. Explosives
Nitric acid is used to create many different types of explosives like nitroglycerin and trinitroglycerin (TNT).
3. Adhesive
Nitric acid is a common component of an adhesive that is used in food packaging and paperboard.
4. Medicinal
with its caustic nature, nitric acid can be used to remove warts and boils.
5. Fertilizers
The primary industrial use of nitric acid is for the production of fertilizer.
6. Engraving
When nitric acid is combined with alcohol it can be used to etch designs on various metals like copper, bronze and brass.
7. Furniture Coating
When a colored pigment is added to it, it is then often used as a lacquer.