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Mercury(II) iodide, 99+%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
Mercury(II) iodide is is used for preparation of Nessler's reagent, used for detection of presence of ammonia. It is a semiconductor material, used in some x-ray and gamma ray detection and imaging devices operating at room temperatures. In veterinary medicine, it is used in blister ointments in exostoses, bursal enlargement, etc.
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Mercury(II) iodide is is used for preparation of Nessler′s reagent, used for detection of presence of ammonia. It is a semiconductor material, used in some x-ray and gamma ray detection and imaging devices operating at room temperatures. In veterinary medicine, it is used in blister ointments in exostoses, bursal enlargement, etc.
Solubility
Insoluble in water. Slightly soluble in alcohol, ether, acetone, chloroform, ethyl acetate, olive oil and castor oil.
Notes
Light sensitive. Store away from oxidizing agents.
Specifications
Specifications
| Boiling Point | 350°C (sublimation) |
| Melting Point | 259°C |
| Quantity | 100 g |
| UN Number | UN1638 |
| Merck Index | 14,5879 |
| Solubility Information | Insoluble in water. Slightly soluble in alcohol,ether,acetone,chloroform,ethyl acetate,olive oil and castor oil. |
| Formula Weight | 454.4 |
| Percent Purity | ≥99% |
| Odor | Odorless |
| Sensitivity | Light sensitive |
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Safety and Handling
- Mercury(II) iodide
- Danger
- Acute toxicity Category 1
- Acute toxicity Category 2
- LONG-TERM AQUATIC HAZARD Chronic 1
- ACUTE AQUATIC Acute 1
- Specific target organ toxicity after repeated exposure Category 2
- H300-Fatal if swallowed.
- H310-Fatal in contact with skin.
- H330-Fatal if inhaled.
- H373-May cause damage to organs.
- H400-Very toxic to aquatic life.
- H410-Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/soap.
- P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
- P310-Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/.
- P330-Rinse mouth.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Mercuric iodide
RUO – Research Use Only
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