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Mercury(II) iodide, 99+%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Mercury(II) iodide is is used for preparation of Nessler's reagent, used for detection of presence of ammonia. It is a semiconductor material, used in some x-ray and gamma ray detection and imaging devices operating at room temperatures. In veterinary medicine, it is used in blister ointments in exostoses, bursal enlargement, etc.
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Mercury(II) iodide is is used for preparation of Nessler′s reagent, used for detection of presence of ammonia. It is a semiconductor material, used in some x-ray and gamma ray detection and imaging devices operating at room temperatures. In veterinary medicine, it is used in blister ointments in exostoses, bursal enlargement, etc.
Solubility
Insoluble in water. Slightly soluble in alcohol, ether, acetone, chloroform, ethyl acetate, olive oil and castor oil.
Notes
Light sensitive. Store away from oxidizing agents.
Specifications
Boiling Point
350°C (sublimation)
Melting Point
259°C
Quantity
100 g
UN Number
UN1638
Merck Index
14,5879
Solubility Information
Insoluble in water. Slightly soluble in alcohol,ether,acetone,chloroform,ethyl acetate,olive oil and castor oil.
Formula Weight
454.4
Percent Purity
≥99%
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: MERCURY IODIDE
EINECSNumber
231-873-8
RTECSNumber
OW5250000
TSCA
Yes
Recommended Storage
Ambient temperatures
RUO – Research Use Only
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