MERCURIC OXIDE RED
MERCURIC OXIDE RED Extra Pure
Short Name: MERCURIC OXIDE RED
Synonym: Mercury(II) oxide red
Basic Details
Article No.
LG2948
Grade
Extra Pure
Purity
99%
CAS No.
21908-53-2
HS Code
2852.1000
Shelf Life
60 Months
Packings Avialable
Physical Properties
Physical state at 20 °C
Solid
Colour
Orange red to yellow
Odour
Odorless
Melting point/ Freezing point [°C]
500 °C
Evaporation rate
0.6
Density [g/cm3]
11.14
Solubility in water [% weight]
Insoluble
Chemical Specifications
Appearance
Reddish orange powder
Assay
Min 99%
Appearance of solution
Passes test
Impurities with an acidic or alkaline reaction
Passes test
Chloride (Cl)
Max 0.05%
Nitrate (NO3)
Passes test
Yellow mercury (II) oxide
Passes test
Substance not reducible with formic acid (Residue on ignition)
Max 0.05%
Loss on drying (at 105°C)
Max 0.5%
Safety Information & Hazard Symbols
Symbol
GHS06, GHS08, GHS09
Signal Word
Danger
UN No.
1641
IMCO Class No.
6.1
Packing Group
II
Hazardous Statement
H300-H310-H330-H373-H410
Precaution Statement
P260-P264-P273-P280-P284-P301 + P310