Difference between revisions of "Hydrogen fluoride"

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hydrofluoric acid gas; anhydrous hydrofluoric acid
 
hydrofluoric acid gas; anhydrous hydrofluoric acid
  
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== Risks ==
  
== Other Properties ==
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* Toxic by inhalation, ingestion. Corrosive to skin and eyes. Nonflammable.
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* ThermoFisher: [https://www.fishersci.com/msdsproxy%3FproductName%3DP2503%26productDescription%3DPOT%2BHYDROXIDE%2BCERT%2BACS%2B3KG%26catNo%3DP2503%26vendorId%3DVN00033897%26storeId%3D10652 SDS]
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== Physical and Chemical Properties ==
  
 
Soluble in water, ethanol. Slightly soluble in benzene, toluene, xylene.
 
Soluble in water, ethanol. Slightly soluble in benzene, toluene, xylene.
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== Hazards and Safety ==
 
 
Toxic by inhalation, ingestion. Corrosive to skin and eyes. Nonflammable.
 
 
LINK: [http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/ipcsneng/neng0283.html International Chemical Safety Card]
 
  
 
[[Category:Materials database]]
 
[[Category:Materials database]]

Latest revision as of 13:12, 14 September 2022

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

Risks

  • Toxic by inhalation, ingestion. Corrosive to skin and eyes. Nonflammable.
  • ThermoFisher: SDS

Physical and Chemical Properties

Soluble in water, ethanol. Slightly soluble in benzene, toluene, xylene.

Composition HF
CAS 7664-39-3
Melting Point -83 C
Molecular Weight mol. wt. = 20.005
Boiling Point 19.5 C

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