Mercuric Chloride

$129.21

Product Description

  • A laboratory reagent and a molecular compound.
  • No longer used for medicinal purposes because it is highly toxic and superior treatments have become available.
  • Catalyst for the conversion of acetylene to vinyl chloride, the precursor to polyvinylchloride.
  • Used as a photographic intensifier to produce positive pictures in the collodion process.

ACS Grade
Specifications:
Iron(%)- <=0.002
Residue after Reduction(%) - <=0.02
Solution in Ethyl Ether(P/F)- Pass

Hazardous Materials Description : Mercuric chloride
Hazard class or Division : 6.1
Identification Numbers : UN1624
Packaging Group : II
*Applies additional hazardous materials handling charge
  • Acidity: 3.2
  • Appearance: White solid
  • Boiling Point: 304 °C
  • Density: 5.43 g/cm3
  • IUPAC_Name: Mercury(II) Chloride
  • Melting Point: 276 °C
  • RTECS Number: OV9100000

Technical Specifications

Synonyms: Mercuric Chloride
CAS#: 7487-94-7
Molecular Weight: 271.5
Molecular Formula: HgCl2
Ship Temperature: RT
Storage Temperature: RT
Hazmat Shipping: Hazmat shipping fee applies.

Composition

Technical Documentation