Mercury(II) oxide

CAS Number21908-53-2
FormulaHgO
Mol. Weight216.59 g/mol
Mercury(II) oxide
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
GHS06
GHS08
GHS09Signal 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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