Description

Mercuric Sulfate is an inorganic salt of mercury, primarily used as a powerful oxidizing agent and catalyst in specialized chemical syntheses. Its high reactivity makes it a critical reagent for specific laboratory and industrial processes where controlled oxidation is required. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in sectors such as analytical chemistry, organic synthesis, and the production of other mercury compounds.

Application

• Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a potent oxidizing agent in organic reactions and the production of other mercury salts.
• Analytical Chemistry: Used as a reagent in specific titrimetric analyses and for the detection of other substances.
• Catalyst: Serves as a catalyst in certain industrial chemical processes.
• Battery Manufacturing: Historically used in the production of certain types of mercury batteries.
• Laboratory Research: Employed as a standard or reagent in research and development laboratories.
• Preservative: Has been used in very specific contexts as a preservative, though this application is highly restricted.

Basic Information

Product Name	Mercuric Sulfate
CAS No.	13766-44-4
Molecular Formula	HgSO4
Molecular Weight	296.65 g/mol
Synonyms	Mercury(II) sulfate; Mercury persulfate; Sulfuric acid, mercury(2+) salt (1:1); Mercuric sulphate; Bisulfate de mercure (French); Quecksilbersulfat (German)
EINECS	237-366-4

Quality Control

Our Mercuric Sulfate is manufactured and tested under strict quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We provide comprehensive quality assurance documentation, including detailed Certificates of Analysis (COA) for each lot, which specify key parameters such as assay, heavy metal content, and loss on drying. Our quality system is designed to meet the stringent requirements of industrial and research applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials. Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to prevent moisture absorption. Store at a controlled room temperature.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to pale yellow crystals or powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (HgSO4)	≥ 98.0 %
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0 %
Insoluble Matter	≤ 0.02 %
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 0.005 %
Nitrate (NO3)	≤ 0.005 %

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