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FH4N [1 record]

Record 1 2011-07-05

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies)
NH4F
formula, see observation
FH4N
formula, see observation
12125-01-8
CAS number
DEF

A chemical product in the form of white crystals derived by the interaction of ammonium hydroxide and hydrofluoric acid with subsequent crystallization which is used in fluorides, in analytical chemistry, as an antiseptic in brewing, in etching glass, as a textile mordant, for wood preservation and for mothproofing.

OBS

Chemical formula: NH4F or FH4N

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
NH4F
formula, see observation
FH4N
formula, see observation
12125-01-8
CAS number
DEF

Composé se présentant sous la forme de cristaux incolores hexagonaux, déliquescents, utilisé en photographie, gravure sur verre, galvanoplastie, thérapeutique (antiseptique), comme mordant, fondant, pour la conservation du bois.

OBS

Formule chimique : NH[Indice 4]F FH4N

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
Entrada(s) universal(es)
NH4F
formula, see observation
FH4N
formula, see observation
12125-01-8
CAS number
OBS

Fórmula química: NH4F o FH4N

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