Hydrofluoric acid - Markets & Applications

Aluminium-elektrolysis: - for reprocessing of fluoride containing residues       Aluminium anodization: - as essential component of bright digo baths        Mineral oil / natural gas drilling: - as solvent for drilling through silicate rocks         Glass processing: - for matt etching and polishing       Metal surface treatment: - for pickling of stainless steel - for etching and cleaning of non-ferrous metal pieces         Chemical industry: - for manufacturing of organic and inorganic fluorine compounds - for mining of niobium, tantalum, rare earth metals and   their components        Cleaning of industrial plants: - as component in cleaners and desinfection solutions   e.g. in breweries, sugar factories        Building protection: - as component in cleaning agents      List of applications Chemicals   Manufacturing organic and inorganic fluorides Glass   Glass manufaturing   Glass surface processing Metals   Metal surface treatment