About Mercurous Chloride Purified
Mercurous Chloride, also known as Mineral Calomel (a rare mineral), Dimercury Dichloride,
Mercury(I) Chloride, appears as yellowish-white or dense white odorless hygroscopic powder or
solid having the chemical formula Hg2Cl2 or Cl2Hg2. It is insoluble in Water and highly toxic that
is able to readily decompose into metallic Mercury and the very poisonous Mercuric Chloride on
exposure to sunlight or if heated in the presence of moisture. It can be prepared by sublimation of
Mercury-Mercuric Chloride mixture or by precipitation from a Mercurous Chloride solution.
Purified Grade, also known as Pure or Practical Grade, refers to those high-purity compounds that
do not fulfil the ACS, the USP, or the FCC grade requirements. They are mostly used in
conjunction with Lab Grade chemicals. In the United States of America (USA), Lab Alley is
selling its high-quality Mercurous Chloride Calomel, Purified online at laballey.com.
Common Uses and Applications
- Reagent
- Chemical precursor
- Fungicide
Industries
- Photochemistry
- Disinfectants
- Calomel electrodes
- Ceramic and porcelain painting
- Cosmetics
Safety and Shipping Information
Mercurous Chloride Lab Shipping Information:
DOT: Mercury compound, solid, n.o.s. (mercurous chloride), 6.1, UN2025, PG III
Mercurous Chloride is hazardous, hazmat fees apply.
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