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Inorganic Salts

Mercurous Chloride AR

RA001803 CAS 10112-91-1 AR

Identity

Product code
RA001803
CAS number
10112-91-1
Grade
AR
Purity
99.5%
Molecular formula
Hg2Cl2
Molecular weight
472.09

Classification

Technical Data

Properties

PropertyValueUnit
Physical state at 20 °C Solid —
Colour White crystalline —
Odour Odorless —
Melting point/ Freezing point [°C] 277 °C °C
Boiling point [°C] 302 °C °C
Vapour pressure mm/Hg 1.7 mmHg mmHg
Density [g/cm3] 5.44 g/cm3 g/cm3
Solubility in water [% weight] Negligible —

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

Specifications

ParameterSpecificationUnit Method
Appearance White crystalline powder — —
Assay Min 99.5 % % iodometric
Sulphate (SO4) Max 0.01 % % —
Iron (Fe) Max 0.001 % % —
Mercury (I) Chloride (HgCl2) Max 0.01 % % —
Substance not reducible with formic acid (Residue on ignition as SO4) Max 0.02 % % —

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 RA001803-PK-50G
100 g RA001803-PK-100G
500 g RA001803-PK-500G