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Inorganic Salts

Mercuric Nitrate Monohydrate AR/ACS

RA001793 CAS 7783-34-8 AR/ACS

Identity

Product code
RA001793
CAS number
7783-34-8
Grade
AR/ACS
Purity
98.5%
Molecular formula
Hg(NO3)2.H2O
Molecular weight
342.62

Classification

Technical Data

Properties

PropertyValueUnit
Physical state at 20 °C Solid —
Colour Colorless to white crystals —
Odour Slight nitric acid odor —
Melting point/ Freezing point [°C] 79 °C °C
Vapour density 11 —
Density [g/cm3] 4.3 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
Appearance White to off-white crystalline powder or crystals —
Potassium (K) Max 0.005 % %
Sodium (Na) Max 0.005 % %
Assay Min 98.5 % %
Solution in dilute nitric acid Passes test —
Residue after reduction Max 0.01 % %
Chloride (Cl) Max 0.002 % %
Sulphate (SO4) Max 0.002 % %
Copper (Cu) Max 0.0005 % %
Iron (Fe) Max 0.001 % %
Lead (Pb) Max 0.0005 % %

4 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 RA001793-PK-50G
100 g RA001793-PK-100G
250 g RA001793-PK-250G