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Mercuric Oxide Structure

Mercuric Oxide

Chemical Properties

Melting point 500 °C (dec.)(lit.)
Density  11,14 g/cm3
storage temp.  Poison room
solubility  Aqueous Acid (Slightly), Methanol (Very Slightly)
form  Powder
Specific Gravity 11.14
color  Yellow to orange
Odor Odorless
Water Solubility  Partially soluble in water. insoluble in alcohol, ether, acetone and ammonia.
Merck  14,5882
crystal system Nogata
Space group Pnma
Lattice constant
a/nmb/nmc/nmα/oβ/oγ/oV/nm3
0.661290.552080.352199090900.1286
Stability Stable. Sensitive to light. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, strong reducing agents, combustible materials, organic materials, phenols.
CAS DataBase Reference 21908-53-2(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry Reference Mercury(ii) oxide(21908-53-2)
EPA Substance Registry System Mercuric oxide (21908-53-2)

Safety Information

Hazard Codes  T+,N
Risk Statements  26/27/28-33-50/53
Safety Statements  13-28-45-60-61-28A
RIDADR  UN 1641 6.1/PG 2
WGK Germany  3
RTECS  OW8750000
8
TSCA  Yes
HazardClass  6.1
PackingGroup  II
Hazardous Substances Data 21908-53-2(Hazardous Substances Data)

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