Hydrofluoric acid is widely utilized in research focused on:
- Glass Etching: This chemical is commonly used to etch glass surfaces, making it essential in the production of glassware and optical components. Its ability to react with silica allows for precise designs and patterns.
- Metal Cleaning and Pickling: In the metal industry, hydrofluoric acid is employed to clean and prepare metal surfaces by removing oxides and impurities, ensuring better adhesion for coatings and finishes.
- Fluorine Production: It serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of fluorine-containing compounds, which are vital in various applications, including refrigerants and pharmaceuticals.
- Electronics Manufacturing: The semiconductor industry uses hydrofluoric acid for cleaning silicon wafers, ensuring high purity and performance in electronic devices.
- Analytical Chemistry: This compound is used in various analytical methods to determine the presence of certain metals and minerals, providing accurate results in environmental and geological studies.
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Hydrofluoric acid is widely utilized in research focused on:
- Glass Etching: This chemical is commonly used to etch glass surfaces, making it essential in the production of glassware and optical components. Its ability to react with silica allows for precise designs and patterns.
- Metal Cleaning and Pickling: In the metal industry, hydrofluoric acid is employed to clean and prepare metal surfaces by removing oxides and impurities, ensuring better adhesion for coatings and finishes.
- Fluorine Production: It serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of fluorine-containing compounds, which are vital in various applications, including refrigerants and pharmaceuticals.
- Electronics Manufacturing: The semiconductor industry uses hydrofluoric acid for cleaning silicon wafers, ensuring high purity and performance in electronic devices.
- Analytical Chemistry: This compound is used in various analytical methods to determine the presence of certain metals and minerals, providing accurate results in environmental and geological studies.
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Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
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Product Specification (PS)
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Certificates of Analysis (COA)
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Certificates Of Origin (COO)
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Numéro de catalogue
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Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
The SDS provides comprehensive safety information on handling, storage, and disposal of the product.
DownloadProduct Specification (PS)
The PS provides a comprehensive breakdown of the product’s properties, including chemical composition, physical state, purity, and storage requirements. It also details acceptable quality ranges and the product's intended applications.
DownloadCertificates of Analysis (COA)
Search for Certificates of Analysis (COA) by entering the products Lot Number. Lot and Batch Numbers can be found on a product’s label following the words ‘Lot’ or ‘Batch’.
Numéro de catalogue
Numéro de lot/série
Certificates Of Origin (COO)
This COO confirms the country where the product was manufactured, and also details the materials and components used in it and whether it is derived from natural, synthetic, or other specific sources. This certificate may be required for customs, trade, and regulatory compliance.