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Mercury(I) nitrate dihydrate, 97%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Mercury(I) nitrate dihydrate is used in the preparation of other mercury(I) compounds. It acts as a reducing agent. It is involved in the preparation of mercury(II) nitrate by treating with dilute nitric acid as well as to get mercury on exposure to light.
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Mercury(I) nitrate dihydrate is used in the preparation of other mercury(I) compounds. It acts as a reducing agent. It is involved in the preparation of mercury(II) nitrate by treating with dilute nitric acid as well as to get mercury on exposure to light.
Solubility
Slightly soluble in water.
Notes
Light sensitive. Incompatible with alcohols, sulfur and strong reducing agents.
Specifications
Melting Point
70°C
Quantity
50 g
Linear Formula
Hg2(NO3)2·2H2O
UN Number
UN1627
Merck Index
14,5896
Solubility Information
Slightly soluble in water.
Formula Weight
561.22 (525.19 Anhydrous)
Percent Purity
98%
Odor
Odorless
Sensitivity
Light sensitive
Hazard Category
H300+H310+H330-H373
Hazard Statement
GHS H Statement
H300-H310-H330-H373
Fatal if swallowed.
Fatal in contact with skin.
Fatal if inhaled.
May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.
Precautionary Statement
P260-P262-P264b-P270-P271-P280-P284-P301+P310-P302+P350-P304+P340-P310-P314-P330-P361-P363-P501c
DOTInformation
Transport Hazard Class: 6.1; Packing Group: II; Proper Shipping Name: MERCUROUS NITRATE
EINECSNumber
233-886-4
RTECSNumber
OW8000000
TSCA
Yes
Recommended Storage
Ambient temperatures
RUO – Research Use Only
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