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Storing Hydrofluoric Acid
We specialise in Thermoplastics, which make an ideal storage material storage for Hydrofluoric Acid, we recommend PE-100 RC with additional specialist fume extraction to prevent any release into the atmosphere. Our manufacturing method creates a homogenous structure for chemical storage tanks, with no weak weld points allowing safe containment.
One of the uses of Hydrofluoric Acid is etching glass, GRP should therefore be avoided as the storage material.
We have extensive experience in projects involving storage, dilution and transfer of Hydrofluoric Acid. contact with metal causes a chemical reaction. Plus, we manufacture bunded storage tanks to provide additional storage safety in projects where civil bunds would be prohibitive.
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Characteristics of Hydrofluoric Acid
Hydrofluoric Acid (HF) is a biproduct of the nuclear industry and is used to etch glass, produce silicon wafers (part of semi-conductors) as a refrigerants and within the pharmaceutical industry.
Hydrofluoric Acid is highly corrosive, with small molecules that are hard to identify and easily permeate other materials. Contact can lead to serious burns, lung damage and potential death, as HF is attracted to calcium in the human body. Regulations require that calcium gluconate gel is stored close by to provide an alternative source of calcium in case of human contact.
Safe Transfer of Hydrofluoric Acid
If you’re handling Hydrofluoric Acid, the ChemiGuard range of Tanker Offload and Dosing Cabinets provide protection against costly and damaging loss of containment incidents, plus our range of non-metallic chemical transfer pumps include a range of transfer technologies.
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Case Study
Hydrofluoric Acid Storage & Dilution System
Project to design, manufacture, install and commission a fully automated Hydrofluoric Acid storage and dilution system for Gower Chemicals
Hydrofluoric Acid solutions we supply:
The Chem Resist team were really good to deal with, from initial sales enquiry to specification development, through to final design.
We had completed a Hazop study, which steered our design decisions and Chem Resist advised us how to achieve the recommendations in the study. We received drawings to review in good time and this process flowed through until final sign off.
Once design was agreed, the Project manager communicated well to plan and schedule delivery. The install of the tanks went to plan and then following this the Dosing pump and Tanker deliver cabinets were installed along with all process pipework.
The Install team came prepared with all relevant information, Design drawings, MS and RA and completed the work on time to a high level of quality.
In summary, an all aspects, it’s been a pleasure to deal with Chem Resist on this project and I would recommend them.
Micheal Farrey – Project Manager for Essity
Enquire about our Hydrofluoric Acid Storage Tanks
Send a message to the Chem Resist sales team for more information on our Hydrofluoric Acid Storage Tanks
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Alternatively, contact us on +44 1924 499466 or [email protected].