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Nitric acid is made up of one hydrogen atom, one nitrogen atom, and three oxygen atoms.The chemical formula of nitric acid is HNO₃.Nitric acid is a colourless liquid that is used in the manufacture of inorganic and organic nitrates and nitro compounds for fertilizers, dye intermediates and pharmaceuticals.HNO₃ is a highly corrosive mineral acid.

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