which acid best dissolves the stainless steel
2006-08-02 21:46:51 · 4 answers · asked by honey1 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry
Aqua regia already has nitric acid in it and also adding nitric acid would not increase the acidity of the mixture but yes it would dissolve some stainless steel although hydroflouric, hydrochloric, or sulfuric acid will all dissolve steel but hydrochloric would probably work the best
2006-08-03 10:55:31 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Aqua regia will dissolve definately dissolve it, although the reaction rate may not be that fast at room temperature. It is made of HNO3 and HCl.
Aqua regia can dissolve gold, silver, and titanium, and other metals that have virtually no solubility.
I don't know why you're asking this, but I suggest that you don't try to use aqua regia yourself. I work in a chemistry laboratory, and I use the stuff to clean glassware, and believe me, it is evil. One drop on the skin will eat straight to the bone.
2006-08-05 18:48:54 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
Aqua regia is a mixture of hydrochloric and Nitric acid. Here is a link that gives more information.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aqua_regia
2006-08-03 16:44:02 · answer #3 · answered by richard Alvarado 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Anyone know how to dissolve steel folding chairs???
2015-09-22 13:00:21 · answer #4 · answered by ? 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋