Does Hydrogen Fluoride corrode or otherwise react with Lead?

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Does Hydrogen Fluoride corrode or otherwise react with Lead?

2007-11-10 14:44:16 · 1 answers · asked by brad l 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry

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Yes.

It tends to react moderately slowly to form Lead (II) Fluoride (PbF2), and hydrogen gas.

Lead difluoride is a heavy white crystalline powder, moderately soluble in water.

As such, water soluble lead compounds should be handled with care, as they are HIGHLY TOXIC.

2007-11-10 15:19:19 · answer #1 · answered by WOMBAT, Manliness Expert 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋