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| Mercury (II) nitrate | |
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| IUPAC name | Mercury dinitrate Mercury(II) nitrate |
| Other names | Mercuric nitrate |
| Identifiers | |
| CAS number | [10045-94-0] |
| Properties | |
| Molecular formula | Hg(NO3)2 |
| Molar mass | 324.7 g/mol |
| Appearance | colorless crystals or white powder |
| Density | 4.4 g/cm³, solid |
| Melting point |
79 °C |
| Boiling point |
N/A |
| Solubility in water | Soluble |
| Hazards | |
| EU classification | Very toxic (T+); Dangerous for the environment (N) |
| NFPA 704 |
 3
2
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| R-phrases | R26/27/28, R33, R50/53 |
| S-phrases | (S1/2), S13, S28, S45, S60, S61 |
| Related compounds | |
| Other anions | Mercury(II) chloride Mercury(II) sulfide Mercury(II) selenide Mercury(II) telluride |
| Other cations | Tin(II) nitrate Zinc nitrate Lead(II) nitrate |
| Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa) Infobox disclaimer and references |
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Mercury(II) nitrate is a toxic colorless or white soluble crystalline compound of mercury. It was also used to treat fur to make felt until the practice was banned in December 1941 by The United States Public Health Service.
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External links
- ATSDR - ToxFAQs: Mercury
- ATSDR - Public Health Statement: Mercury
- ATSDR - ALERT! Patterns of Metallic Mercury Exposure, 6/26/97
- ATSDR - MMG: Mercury
- ATSDR - Toxicological Profile: Mercury
- Safety data (MSDS)
- Mercuric Nitrate (ICSC)
- Mercury
- Mercury Information Packages
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