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

Product Code. 11497727
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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 1000 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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Safety and Handling

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Product Identifier
  • Mercury(I) nitrate dihydrate
 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
  • P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
  • P301+P330+P331-IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
  • P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/.
  • P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
  • P310-Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/.
  • P362+P364-Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse.
  • P405-Store locked up.
 Supplemental information
  • MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Mercurous nitrate monohydrate

RUO – Research Use Only

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