Can magnesium fluoride replace calcium fluoride in the production of hydrogen fluoride?
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As the title suggests, I have a large quantity of magnesium fluoride with a purity of around 80%. Can this magnesium fluoride be used as a substitute for fluorite in the production of hydrogen fluoride? Please explain the reason, thank you
Low purity. It is necessary to add a magnesium sulfate treatment process.
Magnesium fluoride reacts slowly with sulfuric acid and the reaction is incomplete; therefore, it cannot be used as a substitute for calcium fluoride to produce hydrogen fluoride.
You could consider purifying your magnesium fluoride and then selling it directly; I’m not sure what the other 20% of components are