Description

About Mercuric Chloride Lab Grade

Mercuric Chloride, also known as Mercury(II) Chloride, Dichloromercury, Sublimate, and Mercury Bichloride, appears as white, odorless hygroscopic crystals or powder having the chemical formula HgCl2 or Cl2Hg. It is insoluble in water and highly toxic that is able to volatize slightly at ambient conditions and appreciably at 100 o C.

Chemically pure or Laboratory reagents are the two terms often used to describe Lab Grade chemicals. Lab Grade chemicals do not meet any accepted quality or purity requirements such as the ACS Grade, the USP Grade, and the FCC Grade, despite their acceptable purity. Due to its high purity, this Lab Alley product is highly recommended for labs and commercial applications.

Mercury(II) chloride or mercuric chloride is the chemical compound of mercury and chlorine with the formula HgCl₂. It is white crystalline solid and is a laboratory reagent and a molecular compound that is very toxic to humans.

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COMMON USES AND APPLICATIONS
  • Reagent
  • Disinfectant
  • Fungicide

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PRODUCT INFORMATION

CAS
7487-94-7
Molecular Formula
HgCl2
Molecular Weight
271.50
UN Number
1624
ChemSpider ID
PubChem CID
Grade
Lab
Molar Mass
271.52 g/mol
Boiling Point
575.6°F (302°C)
Density
5.43 g/cm³

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Mercuric Chloride Lab Shipping Information:
DOT: mercuric chloride, 6.1, UN1624, PG II, marine pollutant

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

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.


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