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7783-30-4

Name MERCUROUS IODIDE
CAS 7783-30-4
EINECS(EC#) 231-988-3
Molecular Formula HgI
Molecular Weight 327.49
MOL File 7783-30-4.mol

Chemical Properties

Appearance Bright-yellow powder, becoming greenish on exposure to light due to decomposition into metallic mercury and mercuric iodide. Becomes dark yellow, orange, and orange-red on heating. Undergoes same color change in opposite order on cooling. Odorless and tas
density  7.700
Uses
Medicine (topical antibacterial).
EPA Substance Registry System Mercury iodide (HgI) (7783-30-4)

Safety Data

RIDADR  1638
HazardClass  6.1(a)
PackingGroup  II
Safety Profile
Poison by ingestion and intraperitoneal routes. When heated to decomposition it emits very toxic fumes of Hg and I-. See also MERCURY and IODIDES.

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