Hydrogen Fluoride

Basic Information of Anhydrous Hydrogen Fluoride

CAS No.:	7664-39-3
EC No.:	231-634-8
Linear Formula:	HF
Molecular Weight:	20.01
Appearance:	Colorless gas at room temperature; colorless, fuming liquid below19.5 °C
Odor:	Possesses an extremely pungent odor.
Melting Point:	19.5 °C
Boiling Point:	-83  °C
Density:	1.15 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
Solubility:	Highly soluble in water, forming hydrofluoric acid.
Reactivity:	Extremely reactive and highly corrosive to virtually all materials except certain plastics (like PTFE) and some specific alloys. Undergoes strong exothermic reactions with water.
Toxicity:	Extremely toxic via inhalation, ingestion, and skin contact. Causes severe, penetrating burns that may not be immediately painful but can be life-threatening. Highly hazardous.
RIDADR:	UN 1790 8, 6.1 /PG 1
Chemical Structure:

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Primary Applications of Anhydrous Hydrogen Fluoride (AHF)

Anhydrous Hydrogen Fluoride's unparalleled reactivity and its role as the fundamental source of fluorine make it an indispensable compound with extensive applications across various high-tech and heavy industrial sectors:

1. Fluorocarbon Production:

   The vast majority of AHF is consumed in the manufacturing of fluorocarbons, including hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs) for refrigerants, blowing agents, and propellants. It is also critical for producing high-performance fluoropolymers like PTFE (Teflon), FKM, and PVDF, which are essential in diverse applications from non-stick coatings to chemical-resistant linings.

2. Aluminum Production:

   AHF is essential for the synthesis of aluminum trifluoride (AlF₃) and synthetic cryolite (Na₃AlF₆). These compounds serve as crucial fluxing agents in the electrolytic reduction of alumina to produce primary aluminum metal, significantly lowering the melting point of the electrolyte.

3. Petroleum Refining (Alkylation):

   It is widely used as a highly effective catalyst in the alkylation process within petroleum refineries. This process combines isobutane with olefins to produce alkylate, a high-octane gasoline blending component.

4. Uranium Processing:

   AHF plays a critical role in the processing of uranium ores and the subsequent conversion to uranium hexafluoride (UF₆), which is then enriched for use as fuel in nuclear power plants.

5. Specialty Chemical & Pharmaceutical Synthesis:

   AHF acts as a powerful fluorinating agent and a catalyst in the synthesis of a wide variety of specialty chemicals, fluorinated pharmaceuticals, and agrochemicals, where the precise introduction of fluorine atoms is required for specific properties.

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Hazards Classification

• GHS Classification: Corrosive (GHS05), Acute Toxicity (GHS06), Health Hazard (GHS08)

• Hazard Statements: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage; fatal if inhaled; toxic if swallowed; may cause damage to organs (bones, teeth) through prolonged or repeated exposure.

• UN Number: UN 1790

• Hazard Class: 8 (Corrosive Substances), 6.1 (Toxic Substances)

• Packing Group: I