Hydrofluoric Acid
48%, 5%, 70%, 49%, 60%, 50%, 0.5% Solutions | Formula HF, CAS # 7664-39-3 | ACS Reagent, Lab, Technical, Electronic/Cleanroom Grade | Strong Hazardous Corrosive Acid | SDS
Lab Alley Brand Hydrofluoric Acid (HF) Solutions For Sale
Lab Alley sells hydrofluoric acid solutions in handy household sizes, safe laboratory containers and bulk industrial sizes.
Hydrofluoric (HF) acid, one of the strongest inorganic acids.
Lab Alley Brand Hydrofluoric Acid products ship within 1-2 business days.
Hydrofluoric acid is a solution of hydrogen fluoride (HF) in water. Solutions of HF are colorless, acidic and highly corrosive.
The following aqueous solutions can be purchased online here, 0.5%, 5%, 48% (48-51%), 49%, 50%, 60% and 70%.
Lab Alley Brand Hydrofluoric Acid products are purchased by manufacturers to make fluorine-containing compounds and a few pharmaceutical medications.
Industrial uses of Lab Alley Brand Hydrofluoric Acid Solutions include glass etching, metal cleaning and electronics manufacturing. Hydrofluoric acid is also used in rust removers.
You can buy ACS reagent grade, laboratory (technical) grade and electronic cleanroom (semiconductor) grade hydrofluoric acid solutions.
Pictured above is a 500ml bottle of laboratory grade hydrofluoric acid 5% solution which is sold online, locally at distribution centers (US only) and by phone by Lab Alley.
Hydrofluoric acid is a solution of hydrogen fluoride (HF) in water. Solutions of HF are colorless, acidic and highly corrosive.
Pictured above is a 500ml bottle of laboratory grade hydrofluoric acid 70% solution which is sold online, locally and by phone by Lab Alley.
Lab Alley brand hydrofluoric acid is used for cleaning aluminum, glass etching, and for etching materials such as amorphous silicon dioxide and quartz.
Pictured here is a bulk 5 gallon container of laboratory grade hydrofluoric acid 50% solution which is sold online, locally and by phone by Lab Alley.
Hydrofluoric acid is an aqueous inorganic acid solution commonly used in research and industry for its ability to etch silicon compounds.
Pictured here is an industrial size 55 gallon drum container of high purity electronic/cleanroom (semiconductor) grade hydrofluoric acid 49% solution which is sold online, locally and by phone by Lab Alley.
Hydrofluoric acid is an essential tool for semiconductor and electronic fabrication, mineral processing and glass etching.
Pictured above is a small 500ml glass bottle of hydrofluoric acid 0.5% solution which is sold online, locally and by phone by Lab Alley.
Hydrofluoric acid is used to make most fluorine-containing compounds; examples include commonly used pharmaceutical medications.
Elemental fluorine is produced from hydrofluoric acid. It is commonly used to etch glass and silicon wafers.
In dentistry, Hydrofluoric Acid (HF) acid is used to etch the internal surface of the ceramic restoration (PDF).
Hydrogen fluoride is used to make refrigerants, herbicides, high-octane gasoline, aluminum, plastics, electrical components, and fluorescent light bulbs.
Sixty percent of the hydrogen fluoride used in manufacturing is for processes to make refrigerants. Hydrogen fluoride is also used for etching glass and metal.
Hydrogen fluoride is a colorless, corrosive liquid or gas and is composed of a hydrogen atom and a fluorine atom.
It has a strong, irritating odor. Hydrogen fluoride readily dissolves in water and is referred to as hydrofluoric acid (HFA) in its dissolved form.
Hydrofluoric acid (HFA) is one of the strongest inorganic acids known; it has been widely used since its ability to dissolve silica was discovered in the late 17th century.
Currently, HFA is used in masonry restoration, glass etching, and semiconductor manufacturing; for control of fermentation in breweries; and in the production of plastics and fluorocarbons.
It is also used as a catalyst in petroleum alkylating units. It is available in industry as a liquid in varying concentrations up to 70%. It is also readily sold in home improvement and hardware stores.
Significant concentrations of HFA are present in many home rust removal products, aluminum brighteners, automobile wheel cleaners, and heavy-duty cleaners in concentrations of less than 10%.
Hydrofluoric Acid Safety
When hydrofluoric acid comes into contact with human skin, it causes deep burns.
Hydrofluoric acid (HF) differs from other acids because the fluoride ion readily penetrates the skin, causing destruction of deep tissue layers, including bone.
Hydrofluoric acid burns are a unique clinical entity. Dilute solutions deeply penetrate before dissociating, thus causing delayed injury and symptoms.
It must be used and stored in polyethylene (PE) bottles and vessels. Bottles for storage of HF must have secure caps and lids that can provide a gas-tight seal to prevent escape of hydrogen fluoride gas. Hydrofluoric acid should never be disposed of by drain.
Hydrofluoric Acid Properties And Identifiers
- Formula: HF
- CAS Number 7664-39-3
- UN Number 790
- PubChem CID 14917
- Chemical Structure
- Molar mass: 20.0063 g/mol
- Density: 1.15 g/mL (for 48% soln.)
- pH: 3.27
- Colors: colorless
- Acidity (pKa): 3.17
- NFPA 704 (fire diamond): 4 0 0ACID
- Hazard statements: H280, H300, H310, H314, H33

