SiO2 + 4 HF → SiF4 + 2 H2O
This is an acid-base reaction (neutralization): SiO2 is a base, HF is an acid.
Reactants:
- SiO2
- HF – Fluorane
- Other names: Hydrofluoric acid
, Hydrogen fluoride
, Fluorhydric acid
- Appearance: Colorless solution
; Colourless gas or colourless liquid (below 19.5 °C)
; Colourless gas or colourless fuming liquid with pungent odour
; Colourless fuming liquid with pungent odour
; Colorless gas or fuming liquid (below 67°F) with a strong, irritating odor. [Note: Shipped in cylinders.]
- Other names: Hydrofluoric acid
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