Description

About Mercuric Oxide Red ACS Grade

Mercuric Oxide, also known as Mercury(II) oxide or Mercury oxide, appears as red or orange-red, odorless hygroscopic crystals, powder or scales having the chemical formula HgO. It is insoluble in Water and can undergo decomposition upon exposure to light/air into Mercury and Oxygen. An ACS Grade reagent is a chemical that meets the purity requirements of the American Chemical Society (ACS). It is generally equivalent to the Analytical Reagent Grade. For dependable, consistent, and repeatable findings, the ACS Grade reagents can be utilized in high-quality research labs. In the United States of America (USA), Lab Alley sells its high-quality Mercuric Oxide Red, ACS Grade online at laballey.com.

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COMMON USES AND APPLICATIONS
  • Reagent
  • Chemical precursor
  • Topical antiseptic

INDUSTRIES

  • Pharmaceuticals
  • Preservative in cosmetics

PRODUCT INFORMATION

CAS
21908-53-2
Molecular Formula
HgO
Molecular Weight
216.59
UN Number
1641
Assay
Min 99.0%
Insoluble in Dilute Hydrochloric Acid
0.03%
Residue after Reaction
0.025%
Chloride
0.025%
Sulfate (SO4)
0.015%
Nitrogen Compounds
0.005%
Iron (Fe)
0.005%
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