Product Overview
Mercuric Sulfate, Powder, Reagent, ACS Grade
Molecular Formula: HgSO4
CAS Number: 7783-35-9
Molecular Weight: 296.65
Mercuric Sulfate, Powder, Reagent, ACS, also referred to as mercury sulfate, is a solid and odorless substance. When mixed with water it separates into two parts, an insoluble sulfate and the highly corrosive sulfuric acid. It has several uses, among them are the production of acetaldehyde, hydration of alkynes, the oxymercuration and demercuration of alkenes. As an ACS grade Reagent, ScienceLab compound is used as the quality standard against which other substances are grade and has met the toughest regulatory standards for quality and pureness.
Synonyms: Mercury (II) Sulfate
| TEST | MIN | MAX |
|---|---|---|
| ASSAY (HgSO4) | 98.0 % | |
| RESIDUE AFTER REDUCTION | 0.02 % | |
| CHLORIDE (Cl) | 0.003 % | |
| NITRATE (NO3) | TO PASS TEST | |
| IRON (Fe) | 0.005 % | |
| MERCUROUS MERCURY (as Hg) | 0.15 % |
Shipping Information
DOT: UN1645, Mercury sulfate, 6.1, PG II, marine pollutant
Largest individual container shippable via:
UPS/FedEx Ground: 2.5 kg UPS Air: 1 kg FedEx Air: 2.5 kg
Tariff No. 2833295100
WARNING: Reproductive Harm - www.P65Warnings.ca.gov
Storage Information
LIGHT SENSITIVE, MOISTURE SENSITIVE: Keep tightly closed in light-resistant containers.
