Mercury is a heavy, silvery liquid at standard temperature and pressure, the only d-block element that is liquid under these conditions. Due to the presence of unknown impurities, it is certified as Lab Grade chemical. Lab Grade chemicals possess reasonable purity but do not comply with any official standard for quality or purity. Our Lab Grade Mercury is suitable for educational research and training purposes.
Mercury Metal 99.99% Lab Grade is elemental mercury, CAS 7439-97-6, supplied as a silvery liquid. It’s a heavy metal that stays liquid at standard temperature and pressure, and it’s the only d block element that does. The listed assay is 99.99+%. Lab Grade means reasonable purity without meeting any official quality or purity standard, so this one is meant for educational research and training. You’ll find the Safety Data Sheet, Technical Data Sheet, BPA Statement and PFAS/PFOS Free Statement under Product Manuals, with Certificates of Analysis for several lots in their own list. Sizes run 25g, 100g, 1lb and 8lb. The page also notes that some floating material may be present on this lab grade material.
Mercury shows up in thermometers, electrolysis processes, batteries and gold recovery work. If you’re sourcing it, you’ve probably run into the same headaches: a grade that doesn’t match your work, missing paperwork, or a supplier who can’t handle hazmat. Lab Alley keeps the SDS, TDS and lot COAs online so you can check them before you order, and we handle hazmat shipping from start to finish. Here’s the simple plan. Pick a size from 25g up to 8lb, set up Autoship if you reorder, or send a custom request through our quote form. Either way, you get what we promise: on budget, on time, every time.
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Thermometers
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Recovery of gold
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Electrolysis processes
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Batteries
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Educational research and training
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Q: What is Mercury Metal 99.99% Lab Grade used for?
A: The listed uses are thermometers, gold recovery, electrolysis processes and batteries. This grade is also suited to educational research and training.Q: What does Lab Grade mean, and is it suitable for research and training?
A: Lab Grade means reasonable purity without compliance to any official quality or purity standard. The page says it suits educational research and training.Q: What sizes are available, and does it ship as hazmat?
A: You can order 25g, 100g, 1lb or 8lb. The Safety and Shipping tab lists the DOT line as “DOT: Mercury, 8, UN2809, PG III”, so yes, it ships as hazmat. Address rules apply to mercury, so check the shipping notice on the page before you order.Q: How do I get the SDS and Certificate of Analysis?
A: Both are on the product page. The Safety Data Sheet sits under Product Manuals, and the Certificates of Analysis have their own list right beside it.Q: How should it be stored?
A: The Safety Data Sheet on the page is the place to go for storage and handling instructions. Download it before your order arrives so you’re ready.Q: Will there be anything floating in the liquid?
A: The page notes that there may be some floating material on this lab grade material.Q: Can I set up Autoship for this product?
A: Yes. Autoship is available, so you can reorder your size on a schedule you choose.
Product Information
| CAS | 7439-97-6 |
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| Synonyms | Mercury, Hydrargyrum, Quicksilver, Metallic mercury, Liquid silver, Quick silver, Elemental mercury, Colloidal mercury |
| Assay | 99.99+% |
| PubChem ID | 23931 |
| Grade | Lab Grade |
| Color | Silvery |
| Physical form | Liquid |
| Appearance | Silvery Liquid with some scum |
| Odor | Odorless |
| Melting point | -38.87 °C (-37.97 °F) |
| Boiling Point | 356.9 °C (674 °F) |
| Solubility | Insoluble in water |
| Molecular formula | Hg |
| Molecular weight | 200.592 |
| Autoship Available | Yes |
| Mercury (Hg) | Min 99.99% |
| Pillar | Essential |
