How is aqua regia prepared
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Aqua regia must be prepared and used in a fume hood. To prepare, combine three (3) parts of hydrochloric acid to one (1) part nitric acid in a glass container. The hydrochloric acid must be measured into the glassware first, and then the nitric acid is slowly added. Never exceed 38% nitric acid.
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Aqua regia (Royal water in Latin) is a very strong acid. It is made by mixing one part concentrated nitric acid and three parts concentrated hydrochloric acid. The acid was named by alchemists because it can dissolve the noble metals gold and platinum.
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