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MERCURY (II) OXIDE, YELLOW, 99.9% pure, ACS Reagent, -100 mesh, (Mercuric Oxide Yellow), HgO
CAS[21908-53-2]
TOXIC
UN1641
Mercuric oxide, [solid] appears as red or orange-red odorless, dense crystalline powder or scales, yellow when finely powdered. Used as a chemical intermediate for mercury salts, organic mercury compounds, and chlorine monoxide; antiseptic in pharmaceuticals; component of dry cell batteries; pigment and glass modifier; fungicide; preservative in cosmetics; analytical reagent; formerly used in antifouling paints. (EPA, 1998)
Synonyms
MERCURIC OXIDE
Mercury(II) oxide
Mercury oxide
Mercuric oxide, red
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Mercury oxide (HgO)
Red mercuric oxide
Mercuric oxide, yellow
Mercury(II) oxide
Mercury oxide
Mercuric oxide, red
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Mercury oxide (HgO)
Red mercuric oxide
Mercuric oxide, yellow
Molecular Weight
216.59
Solubility
0.0053 G/100 CC WATER @ 25 °C
Melting Point
Decomposes at 932° F (EPA, 1998)
Density
11.1 at 39 °F (EPA, 1998)