An influence of thiourea and urotropin on copper anodic behaviour in diluted (0.1 M) nitric acid solutions is investigated by the methods of impedance spectroscopy and polarization measurements. It is shown that protective action of thiourea and urotropin against anodic dissolution of copper has different character. Thiourea and urotropin manifest the mechanisms of energetic and blocking action respectively. In order to retard copper dissolution in nitric acid under anodic polarization conditions, urotropin is preferential.