what is the specific chemistry involved when fluoride attacks glass?

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2007-01-10 02:27:11 · 2 answers · asked by elizangela r 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry

We know that glass is fundamentally Silicon Dioxide, hence tne reaction that I found be useful is:

4HF + SiO2 → SiF4 + 2H2O

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2007-01-10 02:42:53 · answer #1 · answered by CHESSLARUS 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

are you asking about etching of glass by HF acid?

2007-01-10 10:33:20 · answer #2 · answered by indiumb 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋