Mercury(II) oxide, Puratronic™, 99.998% (metals basis), Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

Mercury(II) oxide is used in marine and porcelain paints, dry batteries, chemical reagents, and topical antiseptics. It acts as a significant part in the production of mercury. It is utilitarian in the deduction of a mercury based superconductor. It is likewise employed, as a photo-oxidant for the photochemical oxidation of primary aromatic amines to the corresponding azoaromatic compounds. It is also an essential material for the preparation of cathodes in mercury batteries.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 21908-53-2
• Molecular Formula: HgO
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 216.59
• MDL Number: MFCD00011045
• InChI Key: UKWHYYKOEPRTIC-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: mercuric oxide, mercury ii oxide, mercury oxide, mercuric oxide, red, red mercuric oxide, mercuric oxide, yellow, santar, red precipitate, mercury monoxide
• IUPAC Name: oxomercury
• SMILES: O=[Hg]

• Melting Point: 500°C (decomposition)
• Color: Orange
• Physical Form: Powder
• Quantity: 25 g
• Assay Percent Range: 99.998% (metals basis)
• Solubility Information: Partially soluble in water. insoluble in alcohol,ether,acetone and ammonia.
• Formula Weight: 216.59
• Odor: Odorless
• Appearance: Dark orange powder
• Density: 11.14
• Chemical Name or Material: Mercury(II) oxide

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