Difference between revisions of "Aqua regia"
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| − | Common name for an acid mixture that contains 3 parts | + | Common name for an acid mixture that contains 3 parts [[hydrochloric acid]] and 1 part [[nitric acid]]. Aqua regia will dissolve all metals except [[silver]]. In the 18th century, a block of tin was dropped in aqua regia to produce [[tin chloride]]. This dark red colorant was used in marbling book edges. |
== Synonyms and Related Terms == | == Synonyms and Related Terms == | ||
Revision as of 08:10, 26 August 2020
Description
Common name for an acid mixture that contains 3 parts Hydrochloric acid and 1 part Nitric acid. Aqua regia will dissolve all metals except Silver. In the 18th century, a block of tin was dropped in aqua regia to produce Tin chloride. This dark red colorant was used in marbling book edges.
Synonyms and Related Terms
nitrohydric acid; yellow fuming liquid; nitro-muriatic acid; nitrohydrochloric acid; chloronitrous acid; chlorazotic acid; killed spirits
Applications
Used for testing gold and platinum
Risks
Toxic. Corrosive. Powerful oxidizing agent