Nitric Acid (HNO₃) service
Material Compatibility
Rubber (natural/NBR) for Nitric Acid (HNO₃)
Is Rubber (natural/NBR) the right valve material for Nitric Acid (HNO₃)? The engineering rating, the conditions that limit it, and the better alternatives.
Not Recommended
Is Rubber (natural/NBR) compatible with Nitric Acid (HNO₃)?
For Nitric Acid (HNO₃) (HNO₃) valve service, Rubber (natural/NBR) is not recommended — not recommended. Nitric acid attacks most rubbers and organics rapidly.
Better materials for Nitric Acid (HNO₃)
Higher-rated options for this service, from the compatibility data.
All rated materials for Nitric Acid (HNO₃)
Reviewed by Materials Engineering, Vajra Industrial SolutionsDiscipline: Valve Metallurgy & Materials SelectionLast reviewed: 20 June 2026
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