Hydrofluoric Acid
Overview
Hydrofluoric Acid (HF) is one of the most dangerous and corrosive acids known, present as vapor in Venus-Like Atmosphere atmospheres and condensed liquid in geothermal vents. Though deceptively weak in conventional acidity, its extreme reactivity allows it to dissolve glass, silicates, and even divine crystal matrices. In Continuum chemistry, it is feared and revered as the “acid of memory erasure.”
Properties
HF forms strong hydrogen bonds, giving it high viscosity and unique reactivity with silicon and calcium compounds. It etches glass and corrodes flesh by penetrating deeply before dissociating. In psionic contexts, hydrofluoric acid disrupts crystalline memory lattices and aura cohesion — a reagent of entropy and divine cleansing.
Uses and Occurrences
Found in trace amounts on Venus-Like Atmosphere worlds and in certain Eclipsite Atmosphere vents. Used in divine metallurgy for glass etching, relic purification, and controlled annihilation of soul-bonded artifacts. Industrial Continuum applications include semiconductor etching and sacred engraving of dream-crystals.
Related Atmospheres
- Venus-Like Atmosphere
- Eclipsite Atmosphere (trace photonic variant)
- Ignispheric Atmosphere (resonant ion form)
Trivia
- Referred to by divine chemists as “The Whispering Acid.”
- In Continuum myth, hydrofluoric acid was said to dissolve even divine sigils when wielded by the gods of entropy.