Mercury(II) sulfate, ACS, 98.0% min

Description

For Use As a Primary Battery Electrolyte, Catalyst in Conversion of Acetylene To Acetaldehyde | CAS: 7783-35-9 | HgO4S | 296.65 g/mol

Mercury(II) sulfate is used for gold and silver extraction, and to make other mercury compounds. Used as catalyst in the conversion of acetylene to acetaldehyde and used as a electrolyte in primary battery. It is commonly used as a catalyst in oxymercuration-demercuration, a type of electrophilic addition reaction.

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Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 7783-35-9
• Molecular Formula: HgO4S
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 296.65
• MDL Number: MFCD00011047
• InChI Key: DOBUSJIVSSJEDA-UHFFFAOYSA-L
• Synonym: mercury ii sulfate, mercuric sulfate, mercury sulphate, mercury bisulfate, mercury disulfate, mercury persulfate, mercuric sulphate, mercury sulfate hgso4, unii-j4l3ppg58i, mercuric bisulphate
• PubChem CID: 24544
• IUPAC Name: mercury(2+);sulfate
• SMILES: [Hg++].[O-]S([O-])(=O)=O

• Melting Point: (decomposition)
• Color: White to Yellow
• Physical Form: Powder
• Quantity: 500 g
• Assay Percent Range: 98% min.
• Solubility Information: Soluble in hot sulfuric acid and sodium chloride solution. Insoluble in alcohol,acetone and ammonia.
• Formula Weight: 296.65
• Grade: ACS
• Sensitivity: Hygroscopic
• Appearance: White to pale yellow powder
• Density: 6.47
• Chemical Name or Material: Mercury(II) sulfate

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H300+H310+H330-H373
Hazard Statement	Keep away from food, drink and animal feeding stuffs. In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show the label where possible). This material and/or its container must be disposed of as hazardous waste. Avoid release to the environment. Refer to special instructions/Safety data sheets.
Precautionary Statement	P260-P262-P264b-P270-P271-P280-P284-P301+P310-P302+P350-P304+P340-P310-P312-P314-P330-P361-P363-P501c
DOTInformation	DOT Class: 6.1; Packing Group: II
EINECSNumber	231-992-5
RTECSNumber	OX0500000
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only