| Identification of Substance |
| Synonyms: |
Fluoroboric acid; Tetrafluoroboric acid;
Hydrogen tetrafluoroborate; Hydrofluoroboric acid |
| Chemical Formula: |
HBF4 (aqueous) |
| UN No: |
1775 |
| HS Code: |
2811 19 |
| CAS No: |
16872-11-0 |
| Physical & Chemical Properties |
| Form: |
Liquid |
| Colour: |
Colourless |
| Odour: |
Pungent |
| Density: |
50% HBF4: 1400kg/m3 at 20oC; 1440kg/m3 at 0oC |
| Molecular Weight: |
87.81 |
| Melting Point: |
- |
| Boiling Point: |
266oC |
| Vapour Pressure: |
0.93 kPa at 20oC |
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Specifications
| Technical Grade: |
>50% HBF4 |
Applications / Markets
Applications / Markets
Electropolishing of aluminium
Reactive acid in tin plating baths
Manufacture of various fluoroborate salts
Electrolyte adjustment for fluoroborate plating
Etching agent for printed circuit boards
Organic synthesis
Packaging Type & Sizes
25kg Polyethylene drums
Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)
Fluoroboric Acid - HBF4
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