Mercury(II) Oxide Red ACS PurReagent >=99.0%

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Synonym:  Mercury(II) oxide
Linear Formula:  HgO
Molecular Weight:  216.59 g/mol
CAS Number: 21908-53-2

Properties

Vapour pressure 0.12 Pa ( 20 °C)
Water Solubility Insoluble
Assay Purity >=99%
M pt. 500 °C
Density 11.14 g/cm3
Form Solid

Safety Information

Hazard Statement(s) H300 + H310 + H330,H373,H410
Precautionary Statement  P262 - P264 - P273 - P280 - P302 + P352 + P310 - P304 + P340 + P310
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 1641

Description

Application
Red mercury(II) oxide is used in laboratories for chemical research in the manufacture of certain mercury compounds and historically in mercury batteries and some medicinal preparations. Because mercury is highly toxic its use is now strictly regulated and requires careful handling and disposal.

Purpose
The purpose of red mercury(II) oxide is to serve as a reagent in chemical reactions a source of mercury in laboratory experiments and a material for preparing other mercury compounds.

General Description
Mercury(II) oxide (red) with the chemical formula HgO is a red or orange-red crystalline inorganic compound composed of mercury and oxygen.