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Inorganic Salts

Mercuric Acetate AR/ACS

RA001787 CAS 1600-27-7 AR/ACS

Identity

Product code
RA001787
CAS number
1600-27-7
Grade
AR/ACS
Purity
99%
Molecular formula
(CH3COO)2Hg
Molecular weight
318.68

Classification

Technical Data

Properties

PropertyValueUnit
Physical state at 20 °C Solid —
Colour White powder —
Odour Slight acetic acid odor —
Melting point/ Freezing point [°C] 179 - 182 °C °C
Vapour density 11 —
Density [g/cm3] 3.27 g/cm3 g/cm3

These are recorded catalogue property values. Product specification limits, where available, are listed under Specifications.

Specifications

ParameterSpecificationUnit
Appearance White crystalline powder —
Substance not reducible with formic acid (Residue on ignition as SO4) Max 0.02 % %
Assay Min 99 % %
Substance insoluble in dilute acetic acid Max 0.01 % %
Chloride (Cl) Max 0.005 % %
Sulphate (SO4) Max 0.005 % %
Nitrate (NO3) Max 0.005 % %
Foreign heavy metals Max 0.002 % %
Iron (Fe) Max 0.001 % %
Mercury (I) Max 0.3 % %

2 grades of this substance are listed. Each grade is a separate product with its own specifications, pack sizes and documents.

Packaging

Pack size SKU
50 g RA001787-PK-50G
100 g RA001787-PK-100G
250 g RA001787-PK-250G