Description

About Mercuric Chloride Powder Granular 99.5% ACS Reagent Grade

Mercuric Chloride, also known as Dichloromercury, Sublimate, Mercury Bichloride, and Mercury Perchloride has the chemical formula HgCl2. It appears as an odorless, white crystalline powder. It is soluble in Water and Methanol at ambient conditions. Lab Alley’s Mercuric Chloride, Powder is >99% pure and is prepared by oxidizing Mercury with Chlorine at temperature >300 °C. The escaping sublimate vapor is condensed in cooled receivers, where it is settled as fine crystals. The ACS Grade is generally equivalent to the reagent grade and is acceptable for use in analytical applications and research laboratories. Due to its high purity Mercuric Chloride, Powder, ACS Reagent Grade is highly recommended for labs and commercial applications.

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COMMON USES AND APPLICATIONS
  • Reagent
  • Fungicide
  • Reagent
  • Wood preservative
  • Disinfectant
  • Photographic applications

PRODUCT INFORMATION

CAS RN
Molecular Formula
Molecular Weight
271.50
Synonyms
Dichloromercury, Mercury(II) chloride, Sublimate, Mercury bichloride, Mercury dichloride, Corrosive sublimate
PubChem CID
Grade
ACS Reagent Grade
Percent Purity
99.5%
Chemical Name
Mercuric chloride
UN Number
ChemSpider ID
Assay
Min 99.5%
Solution in Ethyl Ether
To Pass Test
Residue after Reaction
0.02%
Iron (Fe)
0.002%
Molar Mass
271.52 g/mol
Boiling Point
575.6°F (302°C)
Density
5.43 g/cm³
HgCl2 Solubility In Water
3.6 g/100 mL (0 °C), 7.4 g/100 mL (20 °C), 48 g/100 mL (100 °C)
HgCl2 Solubility
4 g/100 mL (ether) soluble in alcohol, acetone, ethyl acetate slightly soluble in benzene, CS2, pyridine
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Safety and Shipping

Mercuric Chloride Granular ACS Shipping Information:
DOT: Mercuric chloride, 6.1, UN1624, PG II, marine pollutant

Mercuric Chloride is a hazardous substance. A hazmat fee and poison pack fee is required for shipping.

Important: This product will only be shipped to Schools, Universities, Laboratories, or Companies. If you are an individual ordering this product, it will not be shipped to you. It will be deleted from your order and the rest of the order will be shipped without your confirmation. A Statement of Use if required for purchase.

Please contact us to request a Safety Data Sheet (SDS) and Certificate of Analysis (COA) for Mercuric Chloride Granular ACS.

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