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Hydrofluoric acid may cause severe damage because of its exceptionally corrosive nature. For instance, one may get a bit of the acid under a fingernail. and hydrofluoric acid (see related link) can eat clear to the bone. Hydrofluoric acid's fumes can damage or destroy the cornea. More than a few people have lost their lives to hydrofluoric acid.
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Chemical used for glass etching?
Hi, Flourine is the element. When combined with hydrogen to form hydrogen fluoride, and the dissolved in water to form hydrofluoric acid. As hydofluoric acid, it will etch glass. Hydofluoric acid has a single hydrogen atom and one fluorine atom, physicaly its like hydrochloric acid, a clear liquid. The formula for hydroflouric acid is HF. Search Wiki for "hydrofluoric acid" to get more detail. Hope this helps, Mike
What is API 751?
Safe Operation of Hydrofluoric Acid Alkylation Units...
Is acid hazardous?
It depends on what the acid is and its concentration. But often, yes. A solution that is highly acidic due to the presence of a strong acid such as sulfuric acid or a high concentration of a weaker acid such as acetic acid will likely be corrosive and can cause chemical burns. Some acids such as hydrofluoric acid are also quite toxic apart from their acidity. In other cases weak acids in low concentrations may be safe; some even safe enough for food and drink. Vinegar, which is dilute acetic acid, can be used as salad dressing. Carbonic acid is found in all fizzy drinks.
Containers made from which material are safe to store acids?
Depends on the acid. Glass is usually okay, but for HF Teflon is needed.
Is libbey glass oven safe?
Yes, most Libbey glass is oven safe. The glass is only oven safe to 450 degrees. The glass is also dishwasher safe.
Why is a basic pH dangerous?
pH isn't the only thing that plays into it. The most dangerous acid in the world is hydrofluoric acid--they want you to call it HF because "hydrochloric" and "hydrofluoric" sound a lot alike. If you get this on enough of your skin, it will absorb into your skin, pull all the calcium out of your blood and kill you. 49 percent HF has a pH of 3.4--making it technically less acidic than 5-percent acetic acid at pH 2.4 or lemon juice at pH 2.2. Those acids are so dangerous you can drink a whole bottle of them and not be harmed. You have to look also at what acid you're dealing with and what it dissociates into. Hydrochloric acid dissociates into hydrogen, which is pretty safe, and chlorine, which is really dangerous.
Are glass bowls safe for beta?
Yes. Glass, plastic, acrylic, are all safe for betas
What do you store hydrofluoric acid in?
Hydrofluoric acid dissolves pretty much everything, so it's hard to find something to store it safely in. However, there are a few options. Polyethylene is the most common container used for storage, as it is inert to HF. Fluorocarbon plastic may also be used. For the more risky chemist, lead containers will work And for the upper class chemist, platinum will do the trick as well Keep in mind that secondary containment is ABSOLUTELY necessary to control any possible leaks from the first container. And these containers must be kept in well ventilated areas and preferable low to ground to reduce risk of a spill
How do you know if glass bowls are food safe?
Glass bowls are almost always food safe if they are cleaned and sanitized.
Is it safe to serve a bubbly wine in a glass decanter?
It is perfectl safe to serve sparkilng wine in a glass decanter.
Is Borosilicate glass safe or toxic?
Borosillicate glass is not toxic; it is a safe type of glass. It is used in making many types of products such as cookware and lab equipment.
Is it safe to add sulphuric acid into oxalic acid?
yes
