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In Breaking Bad, hydrofluoric acid made its destructive capacity clear, but there is something even more frightening: fluoroantimonic acid (HSbF6), the most powerful in the world. This super acid destroys not only organic materials, but also glass and metals such as steel, which makes it necessary to store it in Teflon containers due to its extreme corrosiveness. It is mainly used in the petrochemical industry as a catalyst in the alkylation of hydrocarbons, a fundamental process for the production of high-octane gasoline. In addition, its ability to protonate extremely stable compounds makes it indispensable in advanced chemical reactions. However, its management involves a high risk due to its toxicity and aggressiveness, making it a powerful and dangerous tool.