SSC MTS EXAM

Detailed explanation-1: -Potassium fluoride is the chemical compound with the formula KF. After hydrogen fluoride, KF is the primary source of the fluoride ion for applications in manufacturing and in chemistry. It is an alkali halide salt and occurs naturally as the rare mineral carobbiite.

Detailed explanation-2: -Potassium Fluoride is a white, crystalline (sand-like) powder with a sharp, salty taste. It is used in etching glass, as a preservative, and as an insecticide. * Potassium Fluoride is on the Hazardous Substance List because it is regulated by OSHA and cited by ACGIH, DOT, NIOSH and IARC.