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Fluorescent corrosive fluoride solution

US4536322A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateOct 28, 1983
Grant dateAug 20, 1985
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Expiry dateOct 28, 2003

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC09K11/06
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A composition of matter including an aqueous solution of hydrofluoric acid or ammonium fluoride and a dye that fluoresces when illuminated by ultra-violet light. Spilled corrosive fluoride solutions are thereby rendered easily detectable by subjecting the surface onto which the solution was spilled to ultra-violet radiation.

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