Hydrofluoric Acid 60%
₹210.00
Hydrofluoric Acid (HF) is a highly corrosive and toxic aqueous solution of hydrogen fluoride gas, known for its ability to dissolve glass, metals and silica-based materials. Hydrofluoric acid is a weak acid. Hydrofluoric Acid (HF) is a highly corrosive, versatile inorganic acid primarily used in industrial applications, including metal pickling, stainless steel cleaning, glass etching and mineral processing. It is extremely important for manufacturing fluoropolymers (like Teflon), refrigerants (like Freon) and as an alkylation catalyst in petrochemical refining.
Applications of Hydrofluoric Acid (HF):
Industrial & Manufacturing:
Fluorochemicals and Polymers: Approximately 60% of hydrogen fluoride is used to produce fluorocarbons, refrigerants and plastics such as Teflon.
Metal Processing: It is used extensively to remove rust and impurities (pickling) from stainless steel, as well as in aluminum refining.
Oil Refining: It acts as a catalyst in the alkylation process to produce high-octane gasoline.
Electronics: It is essential for etching and cleaning semiconductor wafers and in the production of electronic components.
Glass & Specialty Applications:
Glass Etching/Etching Glass: Due to its ability to dissolve silica (SiO2), it is used to frost, etch or polish glass and create intricate designs on surfaces.
Mineral Analysis: It is used in laboratories for dissolving rock samples and soil for analysis.
Production of Fluorides: It is used to produce inorganic fluoride compounds like cryolite (Na3AlF6) and aluminum trifluoride (AlF3).
Household & Consumer Products:
Cleaning Agents: Hydrofluoric Acid in dilute forms is used in specific industrial-strength rust removers, car wash wheel cleaners and cleaners for metal, stone or ceramic materials.
Pharmaceuticals & Agriculture:
Chemical Synthesis: Hydrofluoric Acid is precursor in the synthesis of pharmaceutical intermediates ( like as fluoxetine) and agriculture products like pesticides and insecticides.
Hydrofluoric Acid – Product Specifications:
Chemical Name: Hydrofluoric Acid
Chemical Formula: HF
Molecular Weight: 20.01 g/mol
Appearance: Clear, colorless liquid
Odor: Sharp, pungent odor
Solubility: Completely miscible with water
pH: < 1 (strongly acidic)
Density: Approx. 1.13 – 1.19 g/cm³ (depending on concentration)
Based on Commercial Grade 60% Hydrofluoric Acid:
HF Content: 60% ± 1%
Fluosilicic Acid (H₂SiF₆): 1.5% Max
Iron (Fe): 10 ppm Max
Heavy Metals (as Pb): 5 ppm Max
Sulphate (SO₄): 0.01% Max
Chloride (Cl): 0.01% Max
Residue on Evaporation: 0.05% Max
CAS Number: 7664-39-3
HS Code: 28111100
Grades Available: Industrial Grade, Electronic Grade & Technical Grade
Packaging: 38Kg. Carbo
MOQ: 76 Kg.