Packings
04579
Article No. 04579
Purity 99%
Molecular Formula HgO
H.S. Code 2852.1000
Grade Extra Pure
CAS No. 21908-53-2
Molecular Weight 216.59
Shelf Life 60 Months

Physical Properties

Specifications

Safety Information and Hazard Symbols

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Physical Properties

Physical state at 20 °C Solid Colour Orange red to yellow
Odour Odorless Melting point/ Freezing point [°C] 500 °C
Evaporation rate 0.6 Density [g/cm3] 11.14
Solubility in water [% weight] Insoluble

Specifications

Appearance Reddish orange powder Assay Min 99%
Appearance of solution Passes test Impurities with an acidic or alkaline reaction Passes test
Chloride (Cl) Max 0.05% Nitrate (NO3) Passes test
Yellow mercury (II) oxide Passes test Substance not reducible with formic acid (Residue on ignition) Max 0.05%
Loss on drying (at 105°C) Max 0.5%

Safety Information and Hazard Symbols

Skull and Crossbones Environment Health Hazard          

Symbol: GHS06, GHS08, GHS09
Signal Word: Danger
UN No.: 1641
IMCO Class No.: 6.1
Packing Group: II
Hazardous Statement: H300-H310-H330-H373-H410
Precaution Statement: P260-P264-P273-P280-P284-P301 + P310