Mercury(II) oxide, red, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Product Code. 11423217

Brand: Thermo Scientific Alfa Aesar A16157.18

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.

Applications
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.

Solubility
Partially soluble in water. insoluble in alcohol, ether, acetone and ammonia.

Notes
Light sensitive. Incompatible with hypophosphoric acid, fuels, strong oxidizing agents, strong reducing agents, combustible materials, organic materials and phenols.

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 monoxideShow MoreShow Less
• IUPAC Name: oxomercury
• SMILES: O=[Hg]

• Melting Point: ∼500°C (decomposition)
• Quantity: 50 g
• UN Number: UN1641
• Merck Index: 14,5882
• Solubility Information: Partially soluble in water. insoluble in alcohol,ether,acetone and ammonia.
• Formula Weight: 216.59
• Percent Purity: 99%
• Odor: Odorless
• Density: 11.14
• Chemical Name or Material: Mercury(II) oxide, red

Safety and Handling

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only