Mercuric Iodide Red 99% AR

  • CAS :
    7774-29-0
  • REF :
    25734
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100 gm Rs 4930.00
250 gm Rs 11930.00

Product Information

  • Formula: HgI₂
  • CAS: 7774-29-0
  • EC No.: 231-873-8
  • M (Molar Mass): 454.40 g/mol
  • D (Density): 6.36 g/cm³
  • mp (Melting Point): 259 °C
  • bp (Boiling Point): 354 °C
  • Optical Rotation: Not applicable

Chemicals Properties

  • Assay (Iodometric): ≥ 99.0 % HgI₂
  • Appearance: Scarlet-red heavy powder or crystals, turning yellow on heating and red on cooling.
  • Solubility in KI Solution: Passes test (forms clear, colorless solution of K₂HgI₄).
  • Insoluble in KI Solution: ≤ 0.02 %
  • Chloride and Bromide (as Cl): ≤ 0.05 %
  • Mercurous Compounds (as Hg₂²⁺): ≤ 0.2 %

Hazard Information

  • Hazard: Fatal if swallowed. Very toxic to aquatic life.
  • Safety: POISON. Handle in a fume hood. Avoid dust formation. Wear protective gloves and eye protection.
  • Storage: Store locked up in a cool, dry, dark place, in a tightly closed container.