Description

Ammonium Fluoride AR 500g

Ammonium Fluoride AR (Analytical Reagent grade) is primarily used as a source of fluoride ions in chemical analysis, particularly in applications like etching glass, preparing fluoride-based solutions for analysis, and sometimes as a mobile phase additive in liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (LC-MS) due to its ability to enhance analyte ionization; however, its use should be carefully managed due to its corrosive nature.
Key points about Ammonium Fluoride AR:
Chemical analysis:
Its primary use is as a source of fluoride ions in various analytical procedures, including titrations and ion chromatography.
Glass etching:
Due to its ability to react with silica in glass, it can be used to etch glass surfaces in laboratory settings.
Semiconductor manufacturing:
In specialized applications, it is used in the fabrication of electronic components due to its etching properties on certain materials.