Nitric oxide
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| Chemical formula | NO |
|---|---|
| OTP appearance | colorless gas |
| Index of refraction | 1.0002697 |
| Molar Mass(g/mol) | 30.006 |
| Density(g/cc) | .01.3402 |
| Solubility in water(g/L) | 0.098 |
| NFPA 704 |  0
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Uses
Primary
- Pharm (anesthetic)
- Key catalyst in producing sulfuric acid
- Precursor for nitric acid
Natural occurrence
Does occur naturally in minute quantities in lightning storms.
Hazards
Recreational abuse of nitric oxide has been a problem.