Researchers at Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility are studying ways to polish niobium superconducting cavities without hydrofluoric acid. Which of the following best describes the problem with using hydrofluoric acid?
W) It is extremely dangerous to human health
X) It is not a strong acid, so it cannot polish very well
Y) Very high pressures are required to keep it in liquid form
Z) It interferes with the superconducting properties of niobium
✔️Answer:W) IT IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS TO HUMAN HEALTH
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