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    Ammonium Bifluoride

    NH4HF2

    Product Overview

    Etching and cleaning agent for industrial applications.

    Detailed Description

    Ammonium Bifluoride (ABF) supplier in Oman - Global Chemicals LLC provides industrial-grade ammonium hydrogen fluoride for oilfield acidizing, metal treatment, and surface cleaning in Muscat, Sohar, Duqm. Our ABF is highly effective for dissolving siliceous scales, cleaning metal surfaces, and well stimulation treatments. Safer to handle than hydrofluoric acid while providing similar fluoride reactivity. Widely used in sandstone acidizing, scale removal from heat exchangers and vessels, and surface preparation. Essential for maintaining equipment efficiency in refineries, oilfields, and industrial facilities across Oman. Available in powder and solution forms with technical support. Ammonium bifluoride (NH₄HF₂) is a specialised oilfield acidizing and sand-control chemical used in Oman's sandstone reservoir operations. In matrix acidizing of sandstone formations, ammonium bifluoride is combined with HCl (forming HF acid in situ — the "HBF/HCl" system) to dissolve siliceous clays, quartz cement, and formation damage — more safely than handling concentrated HF acid directly. Used by oilfield service companies (SLB, Baker Hughes, Halliburton) working in PDO and Block operators' sandstone wells across Oman's interior. Strict chemical handling protocols required — ammonium bifluoride is a high-hazard material. Global Chemicals LLC supplies ammonium bifluoride with full SDS, COSHH assessment, and handling guidance to registered oilfield chemical accounts.

    Also Known As:

    Ammonium hydrogen fluoride, ABF, Ammonium acid fluoride, Ammonium bifluoride powder

    CAS Number:1341-49-7

    Applications & Uses

    Sandstone matrix acidizing treatments
    Silica and silicate scale removal
    Heat exchanger and vessel cleaning
    Well stimulation in oilfields
    Metal surface etching and cleaning
    Glass frosting and etching
    Aluminum and stainless steel brightening
    Rust and scale removal

    Technical Specifications

    Chemical formula: NH4HF2
    Purity: 95-98%
    Appearance: White crystalline powder
    pH (1% solution): 3.5-4.5
    Solubility: Highly soluble in water
    Available in 25kg bags, drums
    ISO 9001 Certified Fast Delivery Oman & GCC Export

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