Chemgineer
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Nitric acid storage
I normally produce my nitric acid at 50% just due to the water content of my raw materials (magnesium nitrate and sodium bisulphate).
I know nitric acid is best stored in amber bottles but at 50% concentration would it be ok to store in clear glass?
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Sulaiman
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You can use glass for any concentration.
If clear (or amber) glass is used then protect from long exposures to sunlight,
I keep mine in the dark.
The problem is usually the cap and/or the cap liner.
PVC 'cling film' over the mouth of the bottle before screwing the cap on seems to be ok.
Edit.. regarding the reply below :
I was kindly donated some ptfe cap liners by a member here,
Good, but I need to find a suitable glue to keep them from occasionally falling out.
(maybe not the perfect diameter for my bottles)
[Edited on 21-4-2023 by Sulaiman]
CAUTION : Hobby Chemist, not Professional or even Amateur
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Chemgineer
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What I normally do is cut a circular piece of 0.5mm PTFE sheet and line the inside of my caps.
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