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15829-53-5

Name Mercurous oxide，black
CAS 15829-53-5
EINECS(EC#) 239-934-0
Molecular Formula Hg2O
Molecular Weight 417.179
MOL File 15829-53-5.mol
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Chemical Properties

Appearance Black powder.Soluble in acids; insoluble in water.
Melting point  decomposes at 100℃ [HAW93]
density  9.8
solubility  insoluble in H2O; soluble in HNO 3
form  prob mixture of HgO+Hg
color  prob mixture of HgO+Hg
Water Solubility  insoluble H2O; soluble HNO3; reacts with HCl to form calomel, Hg2Cl2 [MER06]
EPA Substance Registry System Mercury oxide (Hg2O) (15829-53-5)

Safety Data

RIDADR  1641
HazardClass  6.1(a)
PackingGroup  II
Safety Profile
A poison. Flammable by chemical reaction; an oxiduer. Explosive reaction with hydrogen peroxide, chlorine + ethylene. Reacts violently with molten potassium, molten sodmm, S, (HzS + BaO + air). Forms explosive mixtures with nonmetals [e.g., phosphorus (impactsensitive), sulfur (friction-sensitive)]. Incompatible with alkali metals, reducing materials. Dangerous; when heated to decomposition it emits highly toxic fumes of Hg. See also MERCURY COMPOUNDS, INORGANIC.
Hazardous Substances Data 15829-53-5(Hazardous Substances Data)

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