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Mercury(II) sulfate, ACS, 98.0% min, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
Mercury(II) sulfate is used for gold and silver extraction, and to make other mercury compounds. Used as catalyst in the conversion of acetylene to acetaldehyde and used as a electrolyte in primary battery. It is commonly used as a catalyst in oxymercuration-demercuration, a type of electrophilic addition reaction.
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Specifications
Specifications
Melting Point | (decomposition) |
Color | White to Yellow |
Physical Form | Powder |
Quantity | 500 g |
Assay Percent Range | 98% min. |
Solubility Information | Soluble in hot sulfuric acid and sodium chloride solution. Insoluble in alcohol,acetone and ammonia. |
Formula Weight | 296.65 |
Grade | ACS |
Sensitivity | Hygroscopic |
Appearance | White to pale yellow powder |
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