Mercury Oxide

Mercury Oxide

CAS #21908-53-2
SynonymMercuric oxide, Red oxomercury
Chemical FomularHgO
OdorOdorless
SolubilityInsoluble in water
Molar mass216.59 g/mol
HazardsExtremely Toxic

 

Mercuric oxide, [solid] appears as red or orange-red odorless, dense crystalline powder or scales, yellow when finely powdered. Used as a chemical intermediate for mercury salts, organic mercury, compounds, and chlorine monoxide; antiseptic in pharmaceuticals; component of dry cell batteries; pigment and glass modifier; fungicide; preservative in cosmetics; analytical reagent; formerly used in antifouling paints.

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