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== Description == | == Description == | ||
| − | A colorless, corrosive gas that is readily absorbed in water. Hydrogen fluoride dissolve [ | + | A colorless, corrosive gas that is readily absorbed in water. Hydrogen fluoride dissolve [[silica]], [[silicic acid]], and [[glass]]. It is used as a catalyst and as a fluorinating agent. |
== Synonyms and Related Terms == | == Synonyms and Related Terms == | ||
Revision as of 13:56, 16 January 2014
Description
A colorless, corrosive gas that is readily absorbed in water. Hydrogen fluoride dissolve Silica, Silicic acid, and Glass. It is used as a catalyst and as a fluorinating agent.
Synonyms and Related Terms
hydrofluoric acid gas; anhydrous hydrofluoric acid
Other Properties
Soluble in water, ethanol. Slightly soluble in benzene, toluene, xylene.
| Composition | HF |
|---|---|
| CAS | 7664-39-3 |
| Melting Point | -83 |
| Molecular Weight | mol. wt. = 20.005 |
| Boiling Point | 19.5 |
Hazards and Safety
Toxic by inhalation, ingestion. Corrosive to skin and eyes. Nonflammable.
LINK: International Chemical Safety Card