Glass etching and cleaning Semiconductor wafer cleaning Metal pickling and surface treatment Manufacturing fluorochemicals (e.g. refrigerants polymers) Petroleum refining (alkylation catalyst)

HF is used to fully dissolve complex matrices so trace metals can be accurately measured.

Hydrofluoric Acid (HF) is a highly corrosive and toxic acid composed of hydrogen and fluorine. Despite being classified as a weak acid in terms of ionization it is extremely dangerous because it penetrates tissues deeply and reacts with calcium in the body.