MERCUROUS NITRATE Chemical Properties

Melting point:

70°C

Density 

4.78 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)

storage temp. 

Poison room

Water Solubility 

Slightly soluble in water.

solubility 

slightly soluble in H2O

form 

Powder/Solid

Specific Gravity

4.79

color 

White to yellow

Stability:

Stable, but may be sensitive to light or moisture. Strong oxidizer. Incompatible with combustible materials, reducing agents.

CAS DataBase Reference

7782-86-7(CAS DataBase Reference)

EPA Substance Registry System

Mercurous nitrate, monohydrate (7782-86-7)

Safety Information

Hazard Codes 

T+,N

Risk Statements 

26/27/28-33-50/53

Safety Statements 

13-28-45-60-61

RIDADR 

UN 1627 6.1/PG 2

WGK Germany 

3

HS Code 

28521000

MERCUROUS NITRATE Usage And Synthesis

Chemical Properties

Mercurous nitrate,HgN03•2H20, is colorless,efflorescent, light-sensitive crystals that decompose in water,and melt at 70℃. Also known as hydrated mercurous nitrate, it is highly toxic and explosive if shocked or heated and is used as an analytical agent.

Purification Methods

Its solubility in H2O containing 1% HNO3 is 7.7%. Recrystallise it from a warm saturated solution of dilute HNO3 and cool to room temperature slowly to give elongated prisms. Rapid cooling gives plates. The colourless crystals should be stored in the dark. POISONOUS. [Grdenic J Chem Soc 1312 1956.]

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