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Sodium mercury amalgam

Sodium mercury amalgam chemical structure
CAS Number11110-52-4
FormulaN/A

What is Sodium mercury amalgam?

Sodium mercury amalgam is a chemical compound with CAS number 11110-52-4. It is used in various industrial and research applications.

Applications

Magnetic characteristics were studied of organometallic oxo-vanadium cluster compounds, such as [C5Me5V]4(μ-O)6, which is formed by reduction with sodium mercury amalgam.1

Used for:
• Ionic liquid based sodium ion conducting gel polymer electrolytes2
• Dehalogenation agent for the room-temperature synthesis of carbonaceous films3
• Plant-scaled method for preparation of deuterium-depleted water4
• Investigations of solvent effects on desulfonylation of polyethylene glycol-substituted aryl alkyl sulfones5

Catalyst for synthesis of selectively benzylated Me α-D-glucopyranosides6

Reagent for reduction of RDX for functionalization for forensic analysis7

Specifications

Assay/Purity

≥99.9% trace metals basis

Safety Information

GHS02GHS02
GHS05GHS05
GHS06GHS06
GHS08GHS08
GHS09GHS09
Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

H260-H314-H330-H360-H372-H410

Precautionary Statements

P201-P223-P231 + P232-P260-P370 + P378-P422

Required PPE

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Faceshields, full-face particle respirator type N100 (US), Gloves, respirator cartridge type N100 (US), type P1 (EN143) respirator filter, type P2 (EN 143) respirator cartridges, type P3 (EN 143) respirator cartridges

Melting Point

61 °C

WGK Germany

3

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