Description

Cuprous Mercuric Iodide is an inorganic compound with the chemical formula Cu2HgI4. This specialized material is valued for its unique chemical and physical properties, making it a critical component in advanced material science and research applications. It is primarily sought by industries and research institutions involved in the development of semiconductors, specialized catalysts, and non-linear optical materials.

Application

• Semiconductor Research & Development: Investigated for its potential use in thin-film transistors and photovoltaic cells due to its specific electronic properties.
• Catalyst Synthesis: Serves as a precursor or active component in specialized catalytic processes for organic synthesis.
• Optical Material Fabrication: Used in research for developing non-linear optical (NLO) materials and devices.
• Chemical Sensing: Explored as a sensitive material in the fabrication of chemical and gas sensors.
• Laboratory Reagent: Employed as a high-purity reagent for analytical chemistry and materials science research.
• Specialty Pigments & Dyes: Potential use in creating unique, stable colorants for specialized applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	Cuprous Mercuric Iodide
CAS No.	13876-85-2
Molecular Formula	Cu2HgI4
Molecular Weight	835.31 g/mol
Synonyms	Copper mercury iodide; Dicopper mercury tetraiodide; Mercury copper iodide; Tetraiododicopper mercury; Cu2HgI4; Mercury(I) copper(I) iodide
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Quality Control

Our Cuprous Mercuric Iodide is manufactured under controlled conditions to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including assay and impurity profiling. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, physical characteristics, and test results is provided with every shipment to guarantee it meets your specific research or industrial grade requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place away from incompatible materials. Due to its light-sensitive and easily oxidized nature, long-term storage under an inert atmosphere (e.g., argon or nitrogen) in opaque containers is recommended to maintain stability and purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Red to brown powder or crystals
Identification (IR/XRD)	Conforms to standard
Assay (Cu2HgI4)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0 %
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm
Insoluble Matter	≤ 0.5 %

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