Why should hydrofluoric acid be kept away from oxidizers and acids?
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Why should hydrofluoric acid be kept away from oxidizers, acids, and bases?
I’m not sure where this statement comes from; the SDS document for hydrofluoric acid at https://wenku.baidu.com/view/d347d0ec19e8b8f67c1cb9cc.html lists strong bases, active metal powders, and glass products as contraindications
I think this sentence was copied when preparing the safety data sheet; it has no theoretical basis. Hydrofluoric acid and other acids only affect the concentration levels, and no other hazards arise; it does not react with many oxidizing agents
Hydrofluoric acid is also a reducing agent. It is highly corrosive, capable of severely corroding metals, glass, and silicon-containing materials. It is highly toxic; inhaling its vapors or coming into contact with it through the skin can cause incurable burns.
Capable of reacting with silicon and silicon compounds to produce gaseous silicon tetrafluoride (which can corrode glass)
Is hydrogen cyanide (HCN) a reducing agent?
Slightly acidic; I don’t recall it having any properties as a reducing agent
Flammable and explosive gas, highly toxic, with a bitter taste; anticyanide injections are required in case of poisoning, and the mouth tastes extremely bitter upon inhalation! I really don’t know about reducibility