Difference between revisions of "Sodium bifluoride"
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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]]. |
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sodium hydrogen fluoride; sodium acid fluoride | sodium hydrogen fluoride; sodium acid fluoride | ||
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| + | * Highly toxic. Skin contact causes irritation and burns. | ||
| + | * Lab Alley: [http://media.laballey.com/sds/Sodium-Bifluoride-Safety-Data-Sheet-SDS.pdf SDS] | ||
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Soluble in water. | Soluble in water. | ||
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| − | | 2.08 | + | | 2.08 g/ml |
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Latest revision as of 14:47, 31 May 2022
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
Risks
- Highly toxic. Skin contact causes irritation and burns.
- Lab Alley: SDS
Physical and Chemical Properties
Soluble in water.
| Composition | NaHF2 |
|---|---|
| CAS | 1333-83-1 |
| Density | 2.08 g/ml |
| Molecular Weight | mol. wt. = 61.99 |