Does anyone know how to dipose of nitric acid. I found stuff like follow federal RCRA regulations but my teacher wants a specific answer and I cant find it anywhere. Help please
2006-10-24 12:54:28 · 4 answers · asked by bnayscs 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry
The safest way is to add the acid to a large amount of water (at least 1000 times the volume of acid) (always add the acid to the water NOT water to the acid). Adding an alkali to the acid can cause high temperatures especially if the acid is concentrated. Once diluted the acid can be neutralised completely with washing soda (sodium carbonate) which will make sodium nitrate solution. You could use this dilute solution as a fertiliser!
2006-10-24 13:09:39 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nitric acid may be disposed of by neutralizing with water and alkaline material (such as soda ash, lime, etc.) and disposing in a secured sanitary landfill.
2006-10-24 20:00:53 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yeah, dilute it in water, add with soda ash, lime etc. for neutralization
2006-10-24 20:11:39 · answer #3 · answered by teroy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
dilute it in water
2006-10-24 19:57:28 · answer #4 · answered by Flaming Pope 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋