As a colorless, fuming chemical, hydrofluosilicic acid offers its share of storage challenges. Let’s explore these challenges, and the storage solutions of hydrofluosilicic acid.
Hydrofluosilicic Acid is used in a variety of applications such as water fluoridation, ceramic production, electroplating, bottle sterilization, and brewing. It presents the following storage challenges:
Given these properties of hydrofluosilicic acid, specialized solutions are required for safe storage of this hazardous, volatile chemical.
Since hydrofluosilicic acid is an extremely dangerous chemical, safe storage is key to prevent injury to workers and damage to property.
High density cross-linked polyethylene is the ideal tank material. The thermosetting of XLPE polymer chains acts as a netting to prevent leaks, seepage, and escape of deadly fumes from the poly tank.
Buildup of tank sediment and reduction of accumulated lead and arsenic deposits can be reduced with the IMFO® built-in flange and full-drain design. The one-piece design also eliminates potential leak points and minimizes wetted tank sidewall fittings.
The SAFE-Tank® tank-within-a-tank offers secondary containment if other secondary containment is not available.