Would Hydrofluoric Acid Dissolve a Bathtub?

When Jesse puts the dead Emilio in a bathtub and adds the acid, he proceeds to dissolve the body, as well as the tub, the floor supporting the tub, and the floor below that. Hydrofluoric acid is corrosive stuff. ... Even so, it is not a "strong" acid because it does not completely dissociate in water.

Can hydrofluoric acid dissolve a human?

Hydrofluoric acid is very nasty stuff, but it isn't a strong acid. Even when dilute it will etch glass and ceramics, but it won't dissolve or burn flesh.

Does hydrofluoric acid dissolve ceramic?

Hydrofluoric acid won't eat through plastic. It will, however, dissolve metal, rock, glass, ceramic. ... Hydrofluoric acid is a highly corrosive acid, capable of dissolving many materials, especially oxides.

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