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Hydrofluoric acid is one of the most dangerous Acid Injuries of acids to come in contact with. In an aqueous solution, it is a colorless and fuming liquid with a strong and irritating smell. It is highly corrosive and usually comes in concentrations of 46 percent and 53 percent. It can be diluted to much less concentrated solutions or concentrated to above 70 percent.

The most unique property of hydrofluoric acid or HF is that it attacks glass, etching it. It can dissolve stone and silica so it must be kept in wax, lead, or plastic bottles. It has an extremely caustic effect on any kind of organic tissue. The industrial uses of HF include frosting, etching and polishing glass, removing sand from castings made of metal and for etching silicon wafers in industrial processes, such as the manufacturing of semiconductors.

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