Description

Mercury Silver Iodide is a specialized inorganic compound with the CAS number 12344-40-0. This material is valued in advanced industrial and research applications for its unique photochemical and semiconductor properties. It is primarily utilized by manufacturers and R&D laboratories in the electronics, photonics, and specialty chemical synthesis sectors.

Application

• Research and development of novel semiconductor and photoconductive materials.
• Component in specialized photographic and imaging chemicals.
• Precursor in the synthesis of other complex inorganic and organometallic compounds.
• Potential use in experimental sensor and detector technologies.
• Additive in specific catalytic systems for organic synthesis.
• Reference standard for analytical chemistry and material science studies.

Basic Information

Product Name	Mercury Silver Iodide
CAS No.	12344-40-0
Molecular Formula	AgHgI3
Molecular Weight	663.19 g/mol
Synonyms	Silver Mercury Iodide; Mercury(I) Silver Iodide; AgHgI3; Silver Mercuric Iodide; Mercurous Silver Iodide; (Silver)(Mercury) Triiodide
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Mercury Silver Iodide is produced and handled under strict quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and purity for industrial and research applications. While specific grades are available, all products are supported by comprehensive quality documentation. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are provided with each shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep the container sealed to minimize exposure to moisture and air.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (AgHgI3)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0 %
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.