Uses of nitric acid: Production of fertilizersLargest use , 70 percent Nitric acid is neutralized with ammonia to give ammonium nitrate Production of explosivesNitration of aromatic compounds followed by reduction Precursor to nylon, adipic acid Oxidation of cyclohexanone and cyclohexanol with nitric acid Rocket propellantOxidizer in liquid-fueled rockets Examine the goldGold doesn't react with nitric acid