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Mercury(II) sulfate, 98+%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
It is used in medicine as a catalyst and in extracting gold and silver.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
It is used in medicine as a catalyst and in extracting gold and silver.
Solubility
It is soluble in hot H2SO4, NaCl solution. insoluble in alcohol, acetone, ammonia
Notes
Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Store under inert gas. Light sensitive. Moisture sensitive. Air sensitive. Keep away from Strong oxidizing agents.
Specifications
Melting Point
(decomposition)
Quantity
250 g
Linear Formula
HgSO4
UN Number
UN1645
Merck Index
14,5887
Solubility Information
It is soluble in hot H2SO4,NaCl solution. insoluble in alcohol,acetone,ammonia
IUPAC Name
mercury(2+) sulfate
Formula Weight
296.65
Percent Purity
≥98%
Sensitivity
Moisture 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-P312-P314-P330-P361-P363-P501c
DOTInformation
Transport Hazard Class: 6.1; Packing Group: II; Proper Shipping Name: MERCURY SULFATES
EINECSNumber
231-992-5
RTECSNumber
OX0500000
TSCA
Yes
Recommended Storage
Ambient temperatures
RUO – Research Use Only
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