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Mercury(I) nitrate dihydrate, 97%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Catalog number: A16268.30
250 g, Each
Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Mercury(I) nitrate dihydrate, 97%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Catalog number: A16268.30
250 g, Each
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Chemical Identifiers
CAS
7782-86-7
IUPAC Name
mercury(1+) hydrate nitrate
Molecular Formula
H2HgNO4
InChI Key
UPCSQZXLTBTBCU-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES
O.[Hg+].[O-][N+]([O-])=O
Specifications
Specification SheetComment
May contain small amounts of dark particulate matter as part of manufacturing process
Appearance (Color)
White to yellow to yellow-red
Form
Crystalline or lumpy powder
Assay (unspecified)
≥96.0%
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.
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.
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