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Mercury(II) oxide, red, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Mercury(II) oxide is used in marine and porcelain paints, dry batteries, chemical reagents, and topical antiseptics. It acts as a significant part in the production of mercury. It is utilitarian in the deduction of a mercury based superconductor. It is likewise employed, as a photo-oxidant for the photochemical oxidation of primary aromatic amines to the corresponding azoaromatic compounds. It is also an essential material for the preparation of cathodes in mercury batteries.
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Mercury(II) oxide is used in marine and porcelain paints, dry batteries, chemical reagents, and topical antiseptics. It acts as a significant part in the production of mercury. It is utilitarian in the deduction of a mercury based superconductor. It is likewise employed, as a photo-oxidant for the photochemical oxidation of primary aromatic amines to the corresponding azoaromatic compounds. It is also an essential material for the preparation of cathodes in mercury batteries.
Solubility
Partially soluble in water. insoluble in alcohol, ether, acetone and ammonia.
Notes
Light sensitive. Incompatible with hypophosphoric acid, fuels, strong oxidizing agents, strong reducing agents, combustible materials, organic materials and phenols.
Specifications
Melting Point
∼500°C (decomposition)
Quantity
250 g
UN Number
UN1641
Merck Index
14,5882
Solubility Information
Partially soluble in water. insoluble in alcohol,ether,acetone and ammonia.
Formula Weight
216.59
Percent Purity
99%
Odor
Odorless
Density
11.14
Chemical Name or Material
Mercury(II) oxide, red
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 OXIDE
EINECSNumber
244-654-7
RTECSNumber
OW8750000
TSCA
Yes
Recommended Storage
Ambient temperatures
RUO – Research Use Only
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