Mercury(II) chloride, ACS PurReagent >=99.5%

PurReagent


Synonym:  Mercuric chloride
Linear Formula:  HgCl2
Molecular Weight:  271.5 g/mol
CAS Number: 7487-94-7

Properties

Vapour pressure 1.3 mmHg ( 236 °C)
Water Solubility 69 g/l (20 °C)
Autoignition temp. Not auto-flammable
Assay Purity >=99.5%
B pt. 302 °C
M pt. 277 °C
Density 5.44 g/cm3 (25 °C)
Form Solid

Safety Information

Hazard Statement(s) H300,H314,H341,H361f,H372,H410
Precautionary Statement  P260 - P273 - P280 - P303 + P361 + P353 - P304 + P340 + P310 - P305 + P351 + P338
GHS Pictogram
Signal word Danger
HS Code 28521000
Storage Temp. Room Temperature
Storage Class 6.1A - Combustible acute toxic Cat. 1 and 2 / very toxic hazardous materials
UN Number 1624

Description

Application
Mercury(II) chloride is used mainly as a laboratory reagent catalyst and chemical intermediate in certain industrial and analytical processes.

Purpose
Its purpose is to provide mercury(II) ions in chemical reactions and to act as a reagent in laboratory testing and synthesis.

General Description
Mercury(II) chloride also called mercuric chloride is a white crystalline inorganic compound with the chemical formula HgCl2. It is highly toxic and corrosive so it must be handled with appropriate safety precautions.