mixture of nitric acid and hydrochloric acid, in a molar ratio of 1:3
Aqua regia is a highly corrosive mixture of nitric acid and hydrochloric acid that has remarkable dissolving power. It matters because it can dissolve noble metals like gold and platinum, which resist most other acids, making it historically important for refining precious metals and testing their purity.
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