Our high quality inorganic fluorides are found in many successful products. Grinding, brazing and welding are almost impossible without fluorides; they are also crucial to the glass and aluminum industries, while calcium fluoride is vital in modern car brake systems. 

Inorganic fluorides from Solvay open up a range of applications too long to list. Please consult our specialists for more details.

Ammonium hydrogenfluoride is used in the the following applications:

• Glass processing: 
  for matt etching
   
• Metal surface treatment: 
  as essentiaol component of bright digo baths
  for etching and cleaning of non-ferrous metal pieces
   
• Mineral oil / natural gas drilling: 
  as aid for drilling through silicate rocks
   
• Cleaning of industrial plants: 
  as component in cleaning and disinfecting solutions, e.g. in breweries, sugar factories, power stations
   
• Building protection: 
  as component in cleaning agents