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Mercuric oxide

Description:
Mercuric oxide, also known as mercury(II) oxide, is an inorganic compound with the chemical formula HgO. It appears as a bright red or yellow solid, depending on its crystalline form. This compound is notable for its high density and relatively low solubility in water. Mercuric oxide is primarily used in various applications, including as a reagent in laboratories, in the production of mercury salts, and historically in the manufacture of batteries. It is also known for its role in the synthesis of other mercury compounds. However, due to the toxicity of mercury and its compounds, mercuric oxide poses significant health and environmental risks. It can release toxic mercury vapors upon heating, and exposure can lead to serious health issues, including neurological damage. Therefore, handling mercuric oxide requires strict safety precautions to minimize exposure. In terms of chemical behavior, it can undergo thermal decomposition to yield elemental mercury and oxygen when heated, making it an important compound in studies related to thermodynamics and chemical reactions involving mercury.
Formula:HgO
InChI:InChI=1S/Hg.O
InChI key:InChIKey=UKWHYYKOEPRTIC-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES:[Hg]=O
Synonyms:
  • Mercuric Oxygen(-2) Anion
  • Mercuric monooxide
  • Mercuric oxide
  • Mercuric oxide (HgO)
  • Mercury (II) oxide
  • Mercury Monoxide
  • Mercury oxide
  • Mercury oxide (HgO)
  • Mercury(2+) oxide
  • Mercury(ii) oxide, yellow
  • See more synonyms
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Found 11 products.
  • Mercury(II) oxide, red, 99%

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    Mercury(II) oxide is used in marine and porcelain paints, dry batteries, chemical reagents, and topical antiseptics. It acts as a significant part in the production of mercury. It is utilitarian in the deduction of a mercury based superconductor. It is likewise employed, as a photo-oxidant for the p
    Formula:HgO
    Purity:99%
    Color and Shape:Orange to red, powder
    Molecular weight:216.59

    Ref: 02-A16157

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    45.00€
  • Mercury(II) oxide, red, 99+% (ACS)

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    Mercury(II) oxide, red, 99+% (ACS)

    Formula:HgO
    Purity:99+%
    Color and Shape:red pwdr.
    Molecular weight:216.59

    Ref: 08-93-8011

    50g
    82.00€
    250g
    307.00€
  • Reagecon Mercuric (II) Nitrate Test Solution according to Chinese Pharmacopoeia (ChP)

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    Reagecon's Mercuric (II) Nitrate Test Solution is a high purity stable product developed and tested for several Chinese Pharmacopoeia (ChP) applications. - This Reagecon ChP reagent is accurate, stable and reproducible. Stability is proven (either opened or unopened) for the shelf life of this product.
    Color and Shape:Liquid

    Ref: 07-CPHG2NO3F

    500ml
    410.00€
  • Reagecon Mercuric Sulphate Test Solution according to Chinese Pharmacopoeia (ChP)

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    Reagecon's Mercuric Sulphate Test Solution is a high purity stable product developed and tested for several Chinese Pharmacopoeia (ChP) applications. - This Reagecon ChP reagent is accurate, stable and reproducible. Stability is proven (either opened or unopened) for the shelf life of this product.
    Color and Shape:Liquid

    Ref: 07-CPHGSO45

    500ml
    178.00€
  • Mercury(II) oxide, yellow, 99+%

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    Formula:HgO
    Purity:≥ 99.0%
    Color and Shape:Yellow to orange powder
    Molecular weight:216.59

    Ref: 7W-GX7412

    100g
    364.00€
  • Mercury(II)Oxide

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    Applications Mercury(II)Oxide is used in the synthesis of a mercury based superconductor.
    Not a dangerous good if item is equal to or less than 1g/ml and there is less than 100g/ml in the package
    References Shimoyama, J. et al.: Phys. Super. Appl., 224, 1 (1994); Maignan, A. et al.: Phys. C. Super., 243, 233 (1995);

    Formula:HgO
    Color and Shape:Neat
    Molecular weight:216.589

    Ref: TR-M225465

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    277.00€
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    675.00€
  • Mercury(II) oxide, yellow, 99+% (ACS)

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    Mercury(II) oxide, yellow, 99+% (ACS)

    Formula:HgO
    Purity:99+%
    Color and Shape:yellow to orange pwdr.
    Molecular weight:216.59

    Ref: 08-93-8010

    50g
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    250g
    324.00€
  • Mercuric Oxide Yellow ACS, 99%

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    Formula:HgO
    Purity:min. 99.0%
    Color and Shape:Yellow or yellow-orange, Powder/solid, Clear
    Molecular weight:216.59

    Ref: SR-37053

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  • Mercuric Oxide Red extrapure, 99%

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    Formula:HgO
    Purity:min. 99%
    Color and Shape:Orange - red, Crystalline powder
    Molecular weight:216.59

    Ref: SR-62847

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  • Mercuric Oxide Red ACS, ExiPlus, Multi-Compendial, 99%

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    Formula:HgO
    Purity:min. 99%
    Color and Shape:Red to orange red, Powder, Clear, Yellow
    Molecular weight:216.59

    Ref: SR-60178

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  • Mercuric Oxide Yellow extrapure, 99%

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    Formula:HgO
    Purity:min. 99%
    Color and Shape:Yellow or yellow-orange, Powder, Clear
    Molecular weight:216.59

    Ref: SR-86666

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