Hydrofluoric acid
CAS 7664-39-3
A closer look at Hydrofluoric acid: the structure tells the story.
A molecular clue: hydrofluoric acid is a classic warning that weak acid does not mean safe acid: fluoride penetrates tissue and binds calcium and magnesium, while the same fluoride chemistry enables glass and silica etching. That is the story of Hydrofluoric acid.
Published:
2026-09-10
