Hydrofluoric Acid
| Definition: |
Hydrofluoric acid. A solution of hydrogen fluoride in water. It is a colorless fuming liquid which can cause painful burns. |
| Notes: |
hydrogen fluoride in water; can cause burns; /analogs = FLUORIDES or specific fluoride |
| Also Called: |
Hydrogen Fluoride |
| CAS Type 1 Name: |
CAS Number: |
7664-39-3 |
| Previously Indexed: |
Acids (1966-1971),Fluorides (1966-1971) |
Hydrofluoric Acid Definitions and Terms
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