Nessler's Reagent (King's) (For testsing serum urea nitrogen)

  • CAS :
    NA
  • REF :
    25874
QUANTITY PRICE ENQUIRY
100 ml Rs 360.00
500 ml Rs 1120.00

Product Information

  • Formula: K₂HgI₄ in KOH solution
  • CAS: 7783-33-7 (Potassium tetraiodomercurate(II))
  • EC No.: Not specified
  • M (Molar Mass): 786.40 g/mol (K₂HgI₄)
  • D (Density): ~1.20 g/cm³ (solution)
  • mp (Melting Point): Not applicable
  • bp (Boiling Point): Not applicable
  • Optical Rotation: Not applicable

Chemicals Properties

  • Composition: Alkaline solution of potassium tetraiodomercurate(II)
  • Appearance: Clear, pale yellow to amber solution
  • Sensitivity Test: Produces yellow to brown color/ppt with 0.005 mg N as NH₃
  • Clarity: Clear, no precipitate
  • Alkali Strength: ~2.5 N KOH
  • Heavy Metals (other than Hg): Complies with test
  • Ammonia Test: Should not produce color with ammonia-free water

Hazard Information

  • Hazard: Very toxic to aquatic life. Contains mercury. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
  • Safety: Use only in a fume hood. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
  • Storage: Store in a cool place in a tightly closed, amber glass bottle. Protect from light and CO₂