Chemical Product

Hexafluoric Acid

Molecular FormulaHF CAS7664-39-3 Molecular Weight20.01 g/mol g/mol

SynonymsHF

Safety & Hazards (GHS) Danger

Gas under pressure

Corrosive

Acute toxic

Irritant

Health hazard

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Hexafluoric acid, also known as hydrofluoric acid, is a highly corrosive inorganic acid commonly used in chemical synthesis and industrial processes.

- Chemical Manufacturing: Used in the production of fluorine-containing compounds, such as refrigerants, plastics, and pharmaceuticals. - Industrial Cleaning: Applied for cleaning and etching glass and metals. - Oil Refining: Used in petroleum refining as a catalyst in alkylation. - Electronics Industry: Used for etching silicon wafers and in the production of semiconductors.

Appearance	Colorless liquid
Odor	Pungent, sharp odor
Molecular Formula	HF
Molecular Weight	20.01 g/mol
Boiling Point	19.5 °C
Density	0.998 g/cm³
Solubility	Soluble in water, alcohol, and most organic solvents
Flash Point	Not applicable
Chemical Stability	Highly reactive, corrosive, and should be handled with extreme care.

IUPAC Name	fluorane
Molecular Formula	HF
Molecular Weight	20.01 g/mol g/mol
SMILES	F
InChIKey	KRHYYFGTRYWZRS-UHFFFAOYSA-N

H280 Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated
H290 May be corrosive to metals
H300 Fatal if swallowed
H310 Fatal in contact with skin
H311 Toxic in contact with skin
H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction
H318 Causes serious eye damage
H330 Fatal if inhaled
H331 Toxic if inhaled
H341 Suspected of causing genetic defects
H370 Causes damage to organs
H372 Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
H402 Harmful to aquatic life

⚠️ For information only; not a substitute for the official SDS.

Hexafluoric Acid

Hexafluoric Acid

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