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Mercury(II) sulfide, red, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Mercury(II) sulfide, red is used chiefly as a pigment in paints, rubber and plastics. It is also used as a semiconductor.
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.
Specifications
Melting Point
583.5° (sublimation)
Color
Red
Physical Form
Powder
Quantity
500 g
Solubility Information
Insoluble in water.
IUPAC Name
mercury(2+) sulfanediide
Formula Weight
232.65
Odor
Odorless
Appearance
Red powder
Density
8.17
Hazard Category
H300+H310+H330-H373
Precautionary Statement
P260-P262-P264b-P270-P271-P280-P284-P301+P310-P302+P350-P304+P340-P310-P314-P330-P361-P363-P501c
DOTInformation
Hazard Class: 6.1; Packaging Group: II
EINECSNumber
215-696-3
RTECSNumber
OX0720000
TSCA
Yes
Recommended Storage
Ambient temperatures
RUO – Research Use Only
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