Mercuric Chloride – HgCl2
A white crystalline powder, historically known as “corrosive sublimate“. It is used as a laboratory reagent and in industries. It is highly toxic and soluble in water.
IUPAC Name: Mercury (II) Chloride
CAS #: 7487- 04 – 7
Molar Mass: 271.52
Odour: Odourless
Density: 5.43 g/cm3
UN Number: 1624
EC Number: 231-299-8
Packing: 1 Kg, 5 Kgs, 25 Kgs Drums
Grades: LR/ AR/ EP/ ACS
Purity: 99 ~ 99.5% Pure
Solubility: 5 gms in 100 ml water is clear
Sulphated Ash: 0.15% Max
Loss on Drying: Max. 1%
Calomel impurity: 0.05% Max
Iron: 0.005% Max
Lead: 0.001% Max