It is miscible with water in all proportions.
More concentrated solutions are available.
Nitric acid is a strong oxidizing agent. It ionizes readily in solution, forming a good conductor of electricity. It reacts with metals, oxides, and hydroxides, forming nitrate salts. Chief uses of nitric acid are in the preparation of fertilizers, e.g., ammonium nitrate , and explosives. It is also used in the manufacture of chemicals, e.g., in making dyes.