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Inorganic Salts

Mercuric Chloride Extra Pure

RA001788 CAS 7487-94-7 Extra Pure

Identity

Product code
RA001788
CAS number
7487-94-7
Grade
Extra Pure
Purity
98%
Molecular formula
HgCl2
Molecular weight
271.50

Classification

Technical Data

Properties

PropertyValueUnit
Physical state at 20 °C Solid —
Colour White crystals —
Odour Odorless —
Melting point/ Freezing point [°C] 277 °C °C
Boiling point [°C] 302 °C °C
Vapour pressure mm/Hg 1 mmHg mmHg
Vapour density 8.7 —
Density [g/cm3] 5.4 g/cm3 g/cm3

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

Specifications

ParameterSpecificationUnit Method
Appearance White crystalline powder — —
Assay Min 98.0 % % complexometric
Identity Passes test — —
Appearance of solution Passes test — —
Solution in Ether Passes test — —
Acidity or alkalinity Passes test — —
Mercury (I) Chloride (HgCl2) Passes test — —
Loss on drying (24 hrs in vacuum) Max 1.0 % % —

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 RA001788-PK-50G
100 g RA001788-PK-100G
250 g RA001788-PK-250G
500 g RA001788-PK-500G
1 kg RA001788-PK-1KG