Properties of anhydrous hydrogen fluoride in the temperature range from 140 K to 190 K

This paper presents the analysis of the known empirical formulas on the pressure of the saturated vapors of hydrogen fluoride depending on the temperature. The possibility of using the formulas to determine the vapor pressure under the low temperatures is assessed. The calculation error of the pressure value depending on temperature outside the interval are determined.

Assessment of Hydrogen Bond Strengths and Cooperativity in Self- and Cross-Associating Cyclic (HF)m(H2O)n, (m + n) = 2 to 8 Clusters

In this work, we investigate the strength of various self- and cross-associating hydrogen bonds (HBs) in mixed hydrogen fluoride-water cyclic (HF)m(H2O)n, (m + n = 2 to 8) clusters, employing...

Detection and Early Warning of Toxic Gases Based on Semiconductor Wireless Sensors

This paper studies a semiconductor wireless sensor system, which is composed of a semiconductor wireless sensor sampling circuit, gas-sensitive signal alarm and wireless transmitting circuit, and wireless radio frequency signal receiving circuit. The system is suitable for wireless monitoring of hydrogen fluoride gas in chemical plants. The hydrogen fluoride gas sensor is designed, integrated, and classified according to the polarity and size of the sensor output signal. The signal processing circuit of the sensor output signal is made with an integrated design. This paper developed a simulation experimental system for the wireless monitoring network characteristics of toxic hydrogen fluoride gas and completed the monitoring system’s sensor characteristic calibration and accuracy comparison simulation experiment, the communication distance test experiment of the communication system, and the research experiment on the influence of environmental humidity on the sensor characteristics of the monitoring system. In terms of software, the workflow of network nodes has been optimized. Since the structure of the wireless sensor network is not exactly the same in different application fields, the toxic gas monitoring system based on wireless sensor networks must focus on extending the network’s life cycle. Without affecting the normal operation of the system, distributed compressed sensing can greatly extend the service life of the system. Therefore, this subject combines the compressed sensing technology developed in recent years with the air monitoring system for the processing of transmission data, in order to achieve the purpose of further reducing the energy consumption of the system. The simulation experiment demonstrated that the lmF neural network combined with gas sensor array technology can realize qualitative identification, quantitative analysis of single gas, and quantitative analysis of mixed combustible gas. The research work in this area also provides a new way to further combine the miniature hydrogen fluoride gas sensor unit with sensor technology, integrate the hydrogen fluoride gas sensor unit and the electronic tag, and expand the wireless application of the gas sensor.

Switchable Synthesis of Sulfoxides, Sulfones and Thiosulfonates through Selectfluor-Promoted Oxidation with H2O as O-Source

A practical and efficient protocol for the switchable synthesis of sulfoxides, sulfones, and thiosulfonates via Selectfluor-mediated oxidation of sulfides has been developed at ambient temperature. These organosulfur compounds can be prepared with nearly all quantitative yields by applying eco-friendly H2O as O- source. The formation of sulfoxides and thiosulfonates takes only a few minutes (3-20 min). As suggested by the control experiments, the oxidation procedure might proceed through the fluorination of sulfide, nucleophilic addition with H2O and the elimination of hydrogen fluoride.

Comparative Analysis of Hydrogen Fluoride Exposed Patients Based on Major Burn Criteria After the 2012 Gumi City Chemical Leak Disaster

This study conducted to analyze and compare the epidemiological and clinical characteristics of hydrogen fluoride exposed patients based on major burn criteria for the appropriate emergency department (ED) response to a mass casualty chemical spill. This retrospective cross-sectional study included the records of patients (n = 199) who visited the ED of Gumi City University Hospital from September 27, 2012, to October 20, 2012. Subjects were included in the major burn group (MBG) if they presented with wounds that required referral to a burn center according to the American Burn Association guidelines or in the non-major burn group (NMBG) if not. Males were predominant in both the MBG (n = 55, 48 males) and NMBG (n = 144, 84 males; p < 0.05). The most prevalent timeline for visiting the ED was the phase which included 9-32 hours post-leak of HF, including 45 patients (81.8%) in the MBG and 122 patients (84.7%) in the NMBG (p < 0.001). The respiratory tract was the site of greatest damage in patients in both the MBG and NMBG (n=47, 85.5% versus n=142, 98.6%, p < 0.001). Regarding dispositions, all patients in the NMBG were discharged (n=144, 100%); however, 8 patients (14.5%) in the MBG underwent other dispositions (discharge againt medical advice, 5 patients; admission, 1; death, 2, p < 0.05). Patient outcomes after major chemical contamination events should be characterized in future studies to maximize the quality of patient care.