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Mercury(I) nitrate dihydrate, 97%
Description
Mercury(I) nitrate dihydrate is used in the preparation of other mercury(I) compounds. It acts as a reducing agent. It is involved in the preparation of mercury(II) nitrate by treating with dilute nitric acid as well as to get mercury on exposure to light.
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Mercury(I) nitrate dihydrate is used in the preparation of other mercury(I) compounds. It acts as a reducing agent. It is involved in the preparation of mercury(II) nitrate by treating with dilute nitric acid as well as to get mercury on exposure to light.
Solubility
Slightly soluble in water.
Notes
Light sensitive. Incompatible with alcohols, sulfur and strong reducing agents.

Specifications
Specifications
Melting Point | 70°C |
Quantity | 50 g |
Linear Formula | Hg2(NO3)2·2H2O |
UN Number | UN1627 |
Merck Index | 14,5896 |
Solubility Information | Slightly soluble in water. |
Formula Weight | 561.22 (525.19 Anhydrous) |
Percent Purity | 98% |
Odor | Odorless |
Sensitivity | Light sensitive |
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Safety and Handling
Hazard Category | H300+H310+H330-H373 |
Hazard Statement | GHS H Statement H300-H310-H330-H373 Fatal if swallowed. Fatal in contact with skin. Fatal if inhaled. May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. |
Precautionary Statement | P260-P262-P264b-P270-P271-P280-P284-P301+P310-P302+P350-P304+P340-P310-P314-P330-P361-P363-P501c |
DOTInformation | Transport Hazard Class: 6.1; Packing Group: II; Proper Shipping Name: MERCUROUS NITRATE |
EINECSNumber | 233-886-4 |
RTECSNumber | OW8000000 |
TSCA | Yes |
Recommended Storage | Ambient temperatures |
RUO – Research Use Only
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