Nitric Acid Concentrate Pure – 1L (LR Grade, UN 2031)

This high‑purity Concentrated Nitric Acid is supplied in a secure 1‑litre container and manufactured to reliable LR (Laboratory Reagent) Grade standards. With CAS Number 7697‑37‑2 and classified under UN Number 2031, this strong oxidising acid is suitable only for authorised and supervised use within educational science laboratories.

Concentrated nitric acid is commonly used for preparing dilute working solutions, advanced chemistry investigations, and analytical procedures. Owing to its powerful oxidising properties, it must be handled responsibly by trained science staff in accordance with UK regulations and local safety policies.

Key Features

• High‑purity Nitric Acid Concentrate (LR Grade)
• Supplied in a 1L chemical‑resistant container
• CAS No.: 7697‑37‑2
• UN Number: 2031
• Strong oxidising agent suitable for controlled educational use
• Ideal for preparing diluted acid solutions for curriculum‑aligned experiments

Ideal for School Science Lessons

Concentrated nitric acid is used by science technicians to prepare safe, lower‑concentration solutions for KS3, GCSE, and A‑Level chemistry. These diluted solutions are then used by students for a range of practical activities.

• Preparation of dilute nitric acid for standard chemistry investigations
• Suitable for demonstrating reactivity of metals (in dilute form)
• Supports analytical chemistry activities at higher levels
• Used in nitrate ion tests and qualitative analysis
• Essential for technician‑led solution preparation in school laboratories

This concentrated reagent is intended strictly for trained staff and must be handled according to all relevant safety procedures.

Regulatory Requirements

PLEASE NOTE: We only sell chemicals to educational establishments.

Restricted Item – This product is regulated under the Control of Poisons and Explosives Precursors Regulation 2023. Identity verification is required from schools before dispatch.

Reportable Item – In accordance with the Poisons Act 1972, suspicious transactions must be reported. Orders placed for private addresses are automatically considered suspicious. Schools are classed as business addresses.

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