How is nitric acid used to manufacture paints?

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How is nitric acid used to manufacture paints?

In std VIII Science textbook of Maharashtra Board, they have given that nitric acid can be used in the manufacture of paints. I really don't understand how this can be done.

2007-01-12 19:31:43 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry

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HNO3 is a powerful oxidizing agent and is used to oxidize many metals into salts which are coloured. These salts are then suspended in various oils to give paints.

2007-01-12 22:59:09 · answer #1 · answered by ag_iitkgp 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋