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== Description == | == Description == | ||
| − | White, crystalline powder. Sodium bifluoride forms an aqueous solution that will etch glass. It is used as a [ | + | White, crystalline powder. Sodium bifluoride forms an aqueous solution that will etch glass. It is used as a [[disinfectant|disinfectant]] for hides and skins, a preservative for zoological specimens, and an ingredient in the production of [[tinplate|tinplate]]. |
== Synonyms and Related Terms == | == Synonyms and Related Terms == | ||
Revision as of 12:16, 10 May 2016
Description
White, crystalline powder. Sodium bifluoride forms an aqueous solution that will etch glass. It is used as a Disinfectant for hides and skins, a preservative for zoological specimens, and an ingredient in the production of Tinplate.
Synonyms and Related Terms
sodium hydrogen fluoride; sodium acid fluoride
Other Properties
Soluble in water.
| Composition | NaHF2 |
|---|---|
| CAS | 1333-83-1 |
| Density | 2.08 |
| Molecular Weight | mol. wt. = 61.99 |
Hazards and Safety
Highly toxic. Skin contact causes irritation and burns.