Mercury(II) sulfate, ACS, 98.0% min, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

For Use As a Primary Battery Electrolyte, Catalyst in Conversion of Acetylene To Acetaldehyde

Mercury(II) sulfate is used for gold and silver extraction, and to make other mercury compounds. Used as catalyst in the conversion of acetylene to acetaldehyde and used as a electrolyte in primary battery. It is commonly used as a catalyst in oxymercuration-demercuration, a type of electrophilic addition reaction.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Specifications

• Melting Point: (decomposition)
• Color: White to Yellow
• Physical Form: Powder
• Quantity: 100 g
• Assay Percent Range: 98% min.
• Solubility Information: Soluble in hot sulfuric acid and sodium chloride solution. Insoluble in alcohol,acetone and ammonia.
• Formula Weight: 296.65
• Grade: ACS
• Sensitivity: Hygroscopic
• Appearance: White to pale yellow powder
• Density: 6.470 g/cm³ at 20°C
• Chemical Name or Material: Mercury(II) sulfate

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