mercurous bromide Chemical Properties

Melting point:

405°C

Density 

7.3

form 

solid

EPA Substance Registry System

Mercury bromide (HgBr) (10031-18-2)

Safety Information

Hazardous Substances Data

10031-18-2(Hazardous Substances Data)

mercurous bromide Usage And Synthesis

Chemical Properties

White powder or colorless crystals; odorless; tasteless. Becomes yellow on heating, returning to white on cooling. Darkens on exposure to light. Soluble in fuming nitric acid (prolonged heating), hot concentrated sulfuric acid, hot ammonium carbonate or a

Hazard

Highly toxic by ingestion, inhalation, and skin absorption.

Safety Profile

A poison. When heated to decomposition it emits very toxic fumes of Brand Hg. See also MERCURY COMPOUNDS and BROMIDES.

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