Mercury(II) sulfate, 98+%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

It is used in medicine as a catalyst and in extracting gold and silver.

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
It is used in medicine as a catalyst and in extracting gold and silver.

Solubility
It is soluble in hot H2SO4, NaCl solution. insoluble in alcohol, acetone, ammonia

Notes
Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Store under inert gas. Light sensitive. Moisture sensitive. Air sensitive. Keep away from Strong oxidizing agents.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 7783-35-9
• Molecular Formula: HgO4S
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 296.65
• MDL Number: MFCD00011047
• InChI Key: DOBUSJIVSSJEDA-UHFFFAOYSA-L
• Synonym: mercury ii sulfate, mercuric sulfate, mercury sulphate, mercury bisulfate, mercury disulfate, mercury persulfate, mercuric sulphate, mercury sulfate hgso4, unii-j4l3ppg58i, mercuric bisulphate
• PubChem CID: 24544
• SMILES: [Hg++].[O-]S([O-])(=O)=O

• Melting Point: (decomposition)
• Quantity: 50 g
• Linear Formula: HgSO₄
• UN Number: UN1645
• Merck Index: 14,5887
• Solubility Information: It is soluble in hot H2SO4,NaCl solution. insoluble in alcohol,acetone,ammonia
• IUPAC Name: mercury(2+);sulfate
• Formula Weight: 296.65
• Percent Purity: ≥98%
• Sensitivity: Moisture sensitive
• Density: 6.47
• Chemical Name or Material: Mercury(II) sulfate

Safety and Handling

Product Identifier

• Mercury(II) sulphate

Signal Word

• Danger

Hazard Category

• Acute toxicity Category 1
• Acute toxicity Category 2
• LONG-TERM AQUATIC HAZARD Chronic 1
• ACUTE AQUATIC Acute 1
• Specific target organ toxicity after repeated exposure Category 2

Hazard Statement

• H300-Fatal if swallowed.
• H310-Fatal in contact with skin.
• H330-Fatal if inhaled.
• H373-May cause damage to organs.
• H400-Very toxic to aquatic life.
• H410-Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Precautionary Statement

• P273-Avoid release to the environment.
• P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
• P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/soap.
• P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
• P310-Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/.
• P330-Rinse mouth.

Supplemental information

• MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Sulphuric acid, mercury(2+) salt

RUO – Research Use Only