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nitric acid

Coverage of nitric acid in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Apr 22 · 19:23 UTCMost recent: Apr 22 · 19:23 UTC
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Catalyst Refinersorganization1Ames Goldsmith Corp.organization1Institute, W.Va.place1C.W. Sigmanperson1shelter in place ordertopic1Jeffrey Collinsperson1
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  • SECURITYApr 22 · 19:23 UTCAP NEWS
    Chemical leak at a West Virginia plant kills 2 people and sends 19 more to hospital, officials say

    A chemical leak at Catalyst Refiners in Institute, West Virginia, killed two people and hospitalized 19 others due to a violent reaction involving nitric acid. Emergency responders and nearby residents were affected, prompting a shelter-in-place order and large-scale decontamination. The plant, owned by Ames Goldsmith Corp., specializes in recovering silver from chemical processes.

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