Description

Hydrogen Fluoride is a highly reactive and corrosive inorganic chemical compound essential for industrial fluorination processes. Its unique ability to introduce fluorine atoms into organic and inorganic molecules makes it a critical precursor in the manufacture of a wide range of high-value products. This compound is indispensable for industries including pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, refrigerants, and electronics, where precise fluorination is required for product performance and stability.

Application

• Fluorochemical Synthesis: Primary feedstock for the production of fluorocarbons, including refrigerants (HFCs, HFOs), blowing agents, and propellants.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Key reagent for the synthesis of fluorine-containing active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), enhancing metabolic stability and bioavailability.
• Agrochemical Manufacturing: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, pesticides, and fungicides that contain fluorine for improved efficacy and selectivity.
• Aluminum Production: Essential in the production of aluminum fluoride and synthetic cryolite, which are used as fluxes in aluminum smelting.
• Electronics & Semiconductor: Used in etching silicon wafers and for cleaning and surface treatment in semiconductor manufacturing processes.
• Petroleum Alkylation: Catalyst in alkylation units to produce high-octane gasoline components.
• Uranium Processing: Critical in the conversion of uranium ore to uranium hexafluoride (UF6) for nuclear fuel enrichment.
• Laboratory & Research: Used as a specialized reagent in analytical chemistry and material science research.

Basic Information

Product Name	Hydrogen Fluoride
CAS No.	13981-56-1
Molecular Formula	HF
Molecular Weight	20.01 g/mol
Synonyms	Hydrofluoric Acid (aqueous solution); Anhydrous Hydrogen Fluoride (AHF); Fluorane; Fluoric Acid; Hydrofluoride; Fluorhydric Acid; UN 1052 (anhydrous); UN 1790 (solution)
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Quality Control

Our Hydrogen Fluoride is manufactured under stringent process controls to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Quality is verified through a comprehensive suite of analytical tests, including assay by titration, impurity profiling, and moisture content determination. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications and test results is provided with each shipment to ensure full traceability and compliance with your quality requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area, away from incompatible materials such as strong bases, metals, and organic compounds. Due to its highly volatile and corrosive nature, containers must be kept upright and sealed in secondary containment. Storage temperature should be maintained as recommended for the specific grade and container type. Handle only with appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and engineering controls.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless gas or fuming liquid
Assay (HF)	≥ 99.9%
Water Content	≤ 0.02%
Sulfate (SO4)	≤ 10 ppm
Silicofluoride (SiF6)	≤ 0.05%
Non-Volatile Acid (as H2SO4)	≤ 0.01%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 5 ppm

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.