Brown ring from the anion detection of NO3-
The brown ring formed in the confirmatory test for the nitrate ion is due to the complex called nitroso ferrous sulphate, or pentaaqua nitrosyl iron (II) sulfate with the formula $\ce{[Fe(H2O)5NO]SO4}$.
The concentrated sulfuric acid decomposes this complex and brown ring disappers in a few seconds when $\ce{H2SO4}$ moves to the upper layer. This is why slow addition of the acid (through the sides of the test tube) is advised.