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Mercury(II) oxide

Mercury(II) oxide chemical structure
CAS Number21908-53-2
FormulaHgO
Mol. Weight216.59 g/mol

What is Mercury(II) oxide?

Mercury(II) oxide is a chemical compound with CAS number 21908-53-2 and molecular formula HgO. It is used in various industrial and research applications.

Specifications

Molecular Weight

216.59 g/mol

Assay/Purity

98%

Impurities

≤0.005% N compounds
≤0.03% insol. dil. HCl

Safety Information

GHS06GHS06
GHS08GHS08
GHS09GHS09
Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

H300-H310-H330-H373-H410

Precautionary Statements

P260-P264-P273-P280-P284-P301 + P310

Required PPE

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

Melting Point

500 °C (dec.)(lit.)

Anion Traces

chloride (Cl-): ≤0.025%
sulfate (SO42-): ≤0.015%

Cation Traces

Fe: ≤0.005%

EC Number

244-654-7

WGK Germany

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