Product Overview
Mercurous Nitrate, Dihydrate, Crystal, Reagent, ACS Grade
Molecular Formula: Hg2(NO3)2•2H2O
CAS Number: 14836-60-3
Molecular Weight: 561.22
Mercurous Nitrate, Dihydrate, Crystal, Reagent is also known as mercury nitrate, and is used in the preparation of other mercury compounds. This chemical compound, like all mercury compounds, is highly toxic. It has a white crystalline appearance, is noncombustible but will accelerate combustion due to its oxidizing properties. Its reagent grade means this is the highest quality commercially available for this chemical and that the American Chemical Society has not officially set any specifications for this material.
Synonyms: Mercury (I) Nitrate
| TEST | MIN | MAX |
|---|---|---|
| ASSAY [Hg(NO ) .2H O] | 97.0 % | |
| INSOLUBLE MATTER | 0.005 % | |
| RESIDUE AFTER REDUCTION | 0.01 % | |
| CHLORIDE (Cl) | 0.005 % | |
| SULFATES (SO4) | 0.005 % | |
| IRON (Fe) | 0.001 % | |
| MERCURY (Hg) | 1.0 % |
Shipping Information
DOT: UN1627, Mercurous nitrate, 6.1, PG II, marine pollutant
Largest individual container shippable via:
UPS/FedEx Ground: 2.5 kg UPS Air: 500 g FedEx Air: 2.5 kg
Tariff No. 2834295100
WARNING: Reproductive Harm - www.P65Warnings.ca.gov
Storage Information
LIGHT SENSITIVE: Keep tightly closed in light-resistant containers.
