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

• 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

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