Noun
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nitration (countable and uncountable, plural nitrations)
(chemistry) The reaction of something with nitric acid; especially such a reaction, in the presence of sulphuric acid, to introduce a nitro functional group into a compound.
After nitration, TNT is stabilized by a process called sulfitation, where the crude TNT is treated with aqueous sodium sulfite solution to remove less stable isomers of TNT and other undesired reaction products. Source: Internet
Manufacturing Nitroglycerin can be produced by acid catalyzed nitration of glycerol (glycerine). Source: Internet
Direct nitration of pyridine requires harsh conditions and has very low yields. Source: Internet
However, electrophilic substitution is relatively facile at the 5-position, including nitration and halogenation. Source: Internet
Most derivatives of aniline are prepared via nitration of aromatic compounds followed by reduction. Source: Internet
The British patent claims included the manufacture of RDX by nitration, its use with or without other explosives, and its use as a bursting charge and as an initiator. Source: Internet