Currently, nitric acid—a crucial chemical for weapons production—must be synthesized from ammonia, tying the United States to foreign exporters and presenting a supply chain risk in a future war.

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The interaction between stainless steel and nitric acid remains a subject of critical importance due to its widespread applications in chemical processing, nuclear reprocessing and waste management.