VWR Nitric acid 69%, NORMATOM® for trace analysis

Ultra-Trace Analysis Grade | Nitric Acid 67%, NORMATOM®

VWR Nitric Acid 67%, NORMATOM® is a high-purity mineral acid specifically formulated for ultra-trace metal analysis in techniques such as ICP-MS, ICP-OES, and AAS. With extremely low levels of trace and rare earth metal contaminants (sub-ppb to low-ppb range), this acid is ideal for high-sensitivity applications in environmental testing, semiconductor processing, and ultra-clean sample preparation.

Product Attributes

• 67–69% nitric acid, optimized for trace and ultra-trace elemental analysis
• NORMATOM® grade ensures ppb- and sub-ppb level purity for over 60 metals
• Filtered, high-purity acid in chemically resistant plastic bottles
• Compatible with cleanroom protocols and regulated analytical workflows
• Ideal for use in ICP-MS, ICP-OES, and trace metal sample digestion

Chemical and Physical Properties

Trace Metal Specification (Selected Limits)

• Chloride (Cl⁻): Max. 0.2 ppm
• Phosphorus (P): Max. 0.01 ppm
• Sulphur (S): Max. 0.3 ppm
• Iron (Fe): Max. 1 ppb
• Copper (Cu), Nickel (Ni), Cobalt (Co), Lead (Pb): Max. 0.1–0.5 ppb
• Rare Earth Elements (La, Ce, Nd, Y, etc.): Max. 0.1 ppb
• Alkali & Alkaline Earth Metals (Na, K, Ca, Mg, etc.): Max. 1 ppb
• Platinum Group Elements (Pt, Pd, Rh, Ru, etc.): Max. 0.1–0.5 ppb
• Uranium (U), Thorium (Th): Max. 0.1 ppb

(Full list includes over 60 elemental impurities controlled at ultra-trace levels.)

Available Pack Sizes

Applications

• Ultra-trace metal analysis by ICP-MS, ICP-OES, and AAS
• Sample digestion of environmental, geological, food, and biological materials
• Cleanroom-compatible acid for semiconductor and high-purity processing
• Preparation of calibration standards and blanks
• Use in regulatory and accredited testing laboratories

VWR® Nitric Acid 67%, NORMATOM® is the reagent of choice for laboratories requiring uncompromising purity and analytical confidence in ultra-trace metal detection.