In HF service, carbon steel forms a protective _________ scale in dry concentrated acid. Loss of the protective scale through high velocities or turbulence will result in greatly accelerated corrosion rates.

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In HF (hydrofluoric acid) service, carbon steel forms a protective fluoride scale in dry concentrated acid. This fluoride layer helps protect the steel from further corrosion.

In HF Service, Carbon Steel Forms a Protective _________ Scale