Hexafluorophosphoric acid

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Hexafluorophosphoric acid
IUPAC name Hydrogen hexafluorophosphate
Other names Hexafluorophosphoric acid
Identifiers
CAS number [16940-81-1]
EINECS number 241-006-5
SMILES F[PH](F)(F)(F)(F)F
Properties
Molecular formula HPF6
Molar mass 145.972 g/mol
Except where noted otherwise, data are given for
materials in their standard state
(at 25 °C, 100 kPa)

Infobox disclaimer and references

Hexafluorophosphoric acid is the chemical compound with the formula HPF6. This strong Bronsted acid is derived from the so-called non-coordinating anion hexafluorophosphate, PF6-. HPF6 cannot be obtained as a pure material but is used as a solution.

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