A solution for pumping 98% Nitric Acid

Nitric acid is a clear, light yellow liquid chemical compound that is highly corrosive and harmful to human health.

Today, we are offering you a solution for pumping a strong acid. This acid is nitric acid. It is a clear, light yellow, liquid chemical compound that is highly corrosive and harmful to human health.
That’s why we are going to show you a process for pumping nitric acid using one of our products.

It is often used in the following applications:

  • Metal working
  • Coloring agents
  • Electroplating
  • Oxidizing agents
  • Fertilizer…

Application

Set up of a “vat to vat” transfer unit to unload strong acids, concentrated Nitric Acid 98% at 35°C. Thanks to this method, we transfer all nitric acid in the vet n°1 without any risk.

Specifications required for the pump:

  • Flow rate of 6 m3/h for a total head of 38 meters.

The Pompes Grosclaude solution

The characteristics of the liquid mean that a reliable solution has to be found that is completely leakproof. In addition, the metallic solution that we have found does not take up a lot of space.

Technical description :

MGX215/2US1-160/140-5.5-2I

This model is a monoblock multicellular pump made out of AUTHENTIC «URANUS 1» STAINLESS STEEL which fully withstands concentrated nitric acid.

We have chosen to equip it with a MAGNETIC SEAL so as to better meet leakproof requirements.