Mercury(II) sulfide, black, Puratronic™, 99.999% (metals basis), Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

Mercury(II) sulfide is used in paint, sealing wax and preservatives.

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: 1344-48-5
• Molecular Formula: HgS
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 232.65
• MDL Number: MFCD00011046
• InChI Key: LGZXYFMMLRYXLK-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: mercuric sulfide, mercury ii sulfide, vermilion, mercuric sulfide red, almaden, cinnabar, ethiops mineral, mercury sulfide, red cinnabar, mercury sulphide
• PubChem CID: 62402
• IUPAC Name: sulfanylidenemercury
• SMILES: [S--].[Hg++]

• Melting Point: 583.5°C (sublimation)
• Color: Black
• Physical Form: Powder
• Quantity: 25 g
• Merck Index: 14,5888
• Solubility Information: Soluble in water (0.00001g/L).
• Formula Weight: 232.65
• Percent Purity: 99.999%
• Grade: Puratronic™
• Odor: Odorless
• Density: 7.70 g/mL
• Assay: (metals basis)
• Chemical Name or Material: Mercury(II) sulfide

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