Hydrofluoric Acid

HF

IUPAC: Hydrogen fluoride

CAS: 7664-39-3

Descripción general

Hydrofluoric acid is unique among hydrohalic acids — it is weak but extremely dangerous. It can dissolve glass and penetrate skin to attack bone calcium.

Composición

Elemento Símbolo Átomos Masa atómica
Hydrogen H 1 1,0080
Fluorine F 1 18,9980

Composición elemental

H
Hydrogen ×1
5,0%
F
Fluorine ×1
94,9%

Usos

  • • Glass etching
  • • Semiconductor cleaning
  • • Fluorocarbon production

Datos curiosos

  • ✦ HF is a weak acid (pKa 3.17) despite fluorine being the most electronegative element — due to the extremely strong H-F bond

Seguridad

  • ⚠ Extremely toxic
  • ⚠ Penetrates skin
  • ⚠ Causes calcium depletion in bones
  • ⚠ Contact can be fatal

Structure

SMILES

F

Propiedades

Tipo
acid
Estado
gas
Masa molar
20,01 g/mol
Densidad
0,0012 g/cm³
Punto de fusión
-83,6 °C
Punto de ebullición
19,5 °C
Solubilidad
Miscible

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass
20,0062
XLogP
0,6
TPSA
0,0 Ų
H-Bond Donors
1
H-Bond Acceptors
1
Rotatable Bonds
0
Heavy Atoms
1
Complexity
0,0

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HClO

Boric Acid

H₃BO₃

Chloric Acid

HClO₃

Chlorosulfonic Acid

ClSO₃H

Chlorous Acid

HClO₂

Carbonic Acid

H₂CO₃

Hydrogen Sulfide

H₂S

Hydrochloric Acid

HCl

Hydrogen Cyanide

HCN

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hydrofluoric Acid?
Hydrofluoric Acid (HF) is a acid compound with the IUPAC name Hydrogen fluoride.
What is the molecular weight of Hydrofluoric Acid?
Hydrofluoric Acid has a molar mass of 20.01 g/mol.
What state is Hydrofluoric Acid at room temperature?
Hydrofluoric Acid is a gas at room temperature.
Is Hydrofluoric Acid organic or inorganic?
Hydrofluoric Acid is classified as an inorganic compound.
What elements make up Hydrofluoric Acid?
Hydrofluoric Acid (HF) is composed of Hydrogen (H), Fluorine (F).