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

Product Code	Brand	Quantity
11407737	Thermo Scientific Alfa Aesar A16268.18	50 g
11417737	Thermo Scientific Alfa Aesar A16268.30	250 g
11497727	Thermo Scientific Alfa Aesar A16268.0B	1000 g

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.

Chemical Identifiers

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

Specifications

• Melting Point: 70°C
• Molecular Formula: Hg₂(NO₃)₂·2H₂O
• MDL Number: MFCD00150812
• Merck Index: 14,5896
• Solubility Information: Slightly soluble in water.
• Percent Purity: 98%
• Sensitivity: Light sensitive
• Chemical Name or Material: Mercury(I) nitrate dihydrate

• CAS: 14836-60-3
• Linear Formula: Hg₂(NO₃)₂·2H₂O
• UN Number: UN1627
• Synonym: Mercurous nitrate
• Formula Weight: 561.22 (525.19 Anhydrous)
• Odor: Odorless
• Density: 4.79

Safety and Handling

GHS H Statement
H300-H310-H330-H373
Fatal if swallowed.
Fatal in contact with skin.
Fatal if inhaled.
May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.

P260-P262-P264b-P270-P271-P280-P284-P301+P310-P302+P350-P304+P340-P310-P314-P330-P361-P363-P501c

H300+H310+H330-H373

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Recommended Storage : Ambient temperatures

RUO – Research Use Only