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Mercury Oxide

CAS #: 21908-53-2
Linear Formula:
HgO
MDL Number
MFCD00011045
EC No.:
244-654-7

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Mercury Oxide Properties (Theoretical)

Compound Formula HgO
Molecular Weight 216.59
Appearance Powder
Melting Point 500° C (932° F)
Boiling Point N/A
Density 11.14 g/cm3
Solubility in H2O N/A
Exact Mass N/A
Monoisotopic Mass N/A
Charge N/A

Mercury Oxide Health & Safety Information

Signal Word Danger
Hazard Statements H300 + H310 + H330-H373-H410
Hazard Codes T+,N
Precautionary Statements P260-P262-P280-P302 + P352 + P310-P304 + P340 + P310
Flash Point Not applicable
Risk Codes 26/27/28-33-50/53
Safety Statements 13-28-45-60-61
RTECS Number OW8750000
Transport Information UN 1641 6.1 / PGII
WGK Germany 3
GHS Pictogram
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Hazardous to the Aquatic Environment - GHS09
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Health Hazard - GHS08
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Skull and Crossbones - GHS06

About Mercury Oxide

Oxide IonMercury Oxide is a highly insoluble thermally stable Mercury source suitable for glass, optic and ceramic applications. Mercury oxide is a toxic red, yellow or orange solid, the spectrum of color is dependent on particle size. Oxide compounds are not conductive to electricity. However, certain perovskite structured oxides are electronically conductive finding application in the cathodeHigh Purity (99.999%) Mercury Oxide (HgO) Powder of solid oxide fuel cells and oxygen generation systems. They are compounds containing at least one oxygen anion and one metallic cation. They are typically insoluble in aqueous solutions (water) and extremely stable making them useful in ceramic structures as simple as producing clay bowls to advanced electronics and in light weight structural components in aerospace and electrochemical applications such as fuel cells in which they exhibit ionic conductivity. Metal oxide compounds are basicanhydrides and can therefore react with acids and with strong reducing agents in redox reactions. Mercury Oxide is generally immediately available in most volumes. Ultra high purity and high purity compositions improve both optical quality and usefulness as scientific standards. Nanoscale elemental powders and suspensions, as alternative high surface area forms, may be considered. Additional technical, research and safety (MSDS) information is available.

Synonyms

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Chemical Identifiers

Linear Formula HgO
Pubchem CID 30856
MDL Number MFCD00011045
EC No. 244-654-7
IUPAC Name oxomercury
Beilstein/Reaxys No. N/A
SMILES [Hg]=O
InchI Identifier InChI=1S/Hg.O
InchI Key UKWHYYKOEPRTIC-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Chemical Formula
Molecular Weight
Standard InchI
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Packaging Specifications

Typical bulk packaging includes palletized plastic 5 gallon/25 kg. pails, fiber and steel drums to 1 ton super sacks in full container (FCL) or truck load (T/L) quantities. Research and sample quantities and hygroscopic, oxidizing or other air sensitive materials may be packaged under argon or vacuum. Shipping documentation includes a Certificate of Analysis and Safety Data Sheet (SDS). Solutions are packaged in polypropylene, plastic or glass jars up to palletized 440 gallon liquid totes, and 36,000 lb. tanker trucks.

Related Elements

Mercury Bohr ModelSee more Mercury products. Mercury (atomic symbol: Hg, atomic number: 80) is a Block D, Group 12, Period 6 element with an atomic weight of 200.59. The number of electrons in each of mercury's shells is 2, 8, 18,32, 18, 2 and its electron configuration is [Xe] 4f14 5d10 6s2. The mercury atom has a radius of 151 pm and a Van der Waals radius of 209 pm. It is named after the planet Mercury and often referred to as "quicksilver" due to its appearance as a silvery liquid. Mercury has low melting and boiling points. It is a poor conductor of heat, but a fair conductor of electricity. Mercury is found both as a free element and in cinnabar, corderoite, and livingstonite ores.