VWR Mercury(II) chloride 99.5-100.5%, AnalaR NORMAPUR® Reag. Ph. Eur., ACS
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Specifications:
| Application | Analytical Chemistry | ||
| Storage Temperature | Ambient | ||
| Product Type | Laboratory Chemical | Forms | Powder |
| Product Brand | VWR | ||
| Product Grade | Analytical grade | Formula | HgCl₂ |
Analytical Grade | Mercury(II) Chloride 99.5–100.5%
VWR Mercury(II) Chloride, supplied under the AnalaR NORMAPUR® brand and compliant with Reag. Ph. Eur. and ACS standards, is a high-purity inorganic compound used in advanced analytical chemistry, reagent preparation, and synthesis of organomercury compounds. With an assay range of 99.5–100.5%, this reagent-grade HgCl₂ ensures exceptional consistency, low impurity content, and suitability for controlled applications in laboratory, pharmaceutical, and industrial environments.
Product Attributes
- Purity range 99.5–100.5%, suitable for high-precision applications
- Compliant with ACS, Reag. Ph. Eur., and AnalaR NORMAPUR® specifications
- Stable crystalline form with excellent solubility in water and alcohol
- Packaged in secure plastic containers for safe storage and handling
- Ideal for applications requiring trace-level detection or organomercury synthesis
Chemical and Physical Properties
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| CAS Number | 7487-94-7 |
| Chemical Formula | HgCl₂ |
| Molecular Weight | 271.5 g/mol |
| MDL Number | MFCD00011041 |
| Merck Index Number | 13,05901 |
| Boiling Point | 302 °C (at 1013 hPa) |
| Melting Point | 273 °C |
| Density | 5.44 g/cm³ (at 20 °C) |
| EINECS Number | 231-299-8 |
| UN Number | 1624 |
| ADR Classification | Class 6.1, Packing Group II |
| Hazard Classification | GHS05, GHS06, GHS08, GHS09 |
| Storage Temperature | Ambient |
Specification Test Results
| Test | Specification |
|---|---|
| Assay (HPLC, area%) | Min. 99.0% |
| Assay (acidimetric) | Min. 99.0% |
| Identification | Passes test |
| Melting Point | 130–135 °C (noting potential documentation inconsistency) |
Available Pack Sizes
| Catalog Number | Pack Type | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 25384.185 | Plastic bottle for solids | 100 g |
| 25384.232 | Plastic bottle for solids | 250 g |
| 25384.298 | Plastic bottle for solids | 1 kg |
Applications
- Reagent in complexometric and gravimetric analyses
- Intermediate in synthesis of organomercury compounds
- Used in microscopic staining and pharmaceutical testing
- Mercury standard preparation for analytical instrumentation
- Research applications involving metal halide reactions
VWR® Mercury(II) Chloride 99.5–100.5%, AnalaR NORMAPUR®, is a precise, high-grade reagent suitable for critical applications requiring strict control of trace contaminants and exceptional analytical reliability.
- Pack Size: 250g 1kg 100g
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