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Inorganic Salts

Mercuric Iodide Red Extra Pure

RA001790 CAS 7774-29-0 Extra Pure

Identity

Product code
RA001790
CAS number
7774-29-0
Grade
Extra Pure
Purity
98.5%
Molecular formula
HgI2
Molecular weight
454.40

Classification

Technical Data

Properties

PropertyValueUnit
Physical state at 20 °C Solid —
Colour Scarlet colour —
Odour Odorless —
Melting point/ Freezing point [°C] 259 °C °C
Boiling point [°C] 354 °C °C
Density [g/cm3] 6.3 g/cm3 g/cm3
Solubility in water [% weight] Soluble in water —

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

Specifications

ParameterSpecificationUnit Method
Appearance Reddish orange powder — —
Assay Min 98.5 % % iodometric
Substance insoluble in KI solution Max 0.2 % % —
Mercurous mercury Max 0.1 % % —
Soluble mercury salts Max 0.05 % % —

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 RA001790-PK-50G
100 g RA001790-PK-100G
250 g RA001790-PK-250G