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Mercurous Chloride 99.5% AR
Mercury (I) chloride ; calomel

Product Code.
01680
Grade
Purity
99.5%
CAS No.
10112-91-1
Molecular Formula
Hg2Cl2
Molecular Weight
472.09
H.S.Code
2852.10000
Shelf Life
60 Months

Physical Properties

Physical state at 20 °C
Solid
Colour
White crystalline
Odour
Odorless
Melting point/ Freezing point [°C]
277 °C
Boiling point [°C]
302 °C
Vapour pressure mm/Hg
1.7 mm Hg at 236 °C
Density [g/cm3]
5.44
Solubility in water [% weight]
Negligible

Packaging

Specification

Appearance
White crystalline powder
Assay (iodometric)
Min 99.5%
Sulphate (SO4)
Max 0.01%
Iron (Fe)
Max 0.001%
Mercury (I) Chloride (HgCl2)
Max 0.01%
Substance not reducible with formic acid (Residue on ignition as SO4)
Max 0.02%

Safety Information and Hazard Symbols

Symbol: GHS07, GHS09
Signal Word: Warning
UN No.: 3077
IMCO Class No.: 9
Packing Group: III
Hazardous Statement: H302-H315-H319-H335-H410
Precaution Statement: P261-P273-P305 + P351 + P338-P501