Most Dangerous Acids In the World

25 Oct 2024 Credit: Pixabay

Fluoroantimonic Acid (HSbF6)

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Hydrofluoric Acid (HF)

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Perchloric Acid (HClO4)

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Sulfuric Acid (H2SO4)

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Nitric Acid (HNO3)

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Chlorosulfuric Acid (HSO3Cl)

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Trifluoromethanesulfonic Acid (CF3SO3H)

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Aqua Regia (HNO3 + HCl)

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Hydrobromic Acid (HBr)

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Chromic Acid (H2CrO4)

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