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Mercury(I) nitrate dihydrate, 97%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Product Code. 11407737
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Description

Mercury(I) nitrate dihydrate is used in the preparation of other mercury(I) compounds. It acts as a reducing agent. It is involved in the preparation of mercury(II) nitrate by treating with dilute nitric acid as well as to get mercury on exposure to light.

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(I) nitrate dihydrate is used in the preparation of other mercury(I) compounds. It acts as a reducing agent. It is involved in the preparation of mercury(II) nitrate by treating with dilute nitric acid as well as to get mercury on exposure to light.

Solubility
Slightly soluble in water.

Notes
Light sensitive. Incompatible with alcohols, sulfur and strong reducing agents.
TRUSTED_SUSTAINABILITY

Chemical Identifiers

CAS 14836-60-3
Molecular Formula Hg2(NO3)2·2H2O
MDL Number MFCD00150812
Synonym Mercurous nitrate

Specifications

Melting Point 70°C
Quantity 50 g
Linear Formula Hg2(NO3)2·2H2O
UN Number UN1627
Merck Index 14,5896
Solubility Information Slightly soluble in water.
Formula Weight 561.22 (525.19 Anhydrous)
Percent Purity 98%
Odor Odorless
Sensitivity Light sensitive
Density 4.79
Chemical Name or Material Mercury(I) nitrate dihydrate
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