Description

Mercurous Nitrate, Dihydrate is an inorganic mercury(I) salt with the chemical formula Hg₂(NO₃)₂·2H₂O. This compound serves as a specialized reagent and precursor in analytical chemistry and materials synthesis, where controlled mercury content is critical. It is primarily utilized by research laboratories, analytical service providers, and manufacturers in the chemical and electronics sectors for precise applications.

Application

• Analytical Reagent: Used in classical wet chemistry methods for the qualitative and quantitative determination of halides, particularly chlorides.
• Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a precursor for the preparation of other mercury(I) compounds and specialized catalysts.
• Electroplating & Surface Treatment: Employed in specific electroplating formulations for specialized metal coatings.
• Laboratory Research: Serves as a key starting material in academic and industrial research involving mercury chemistry.
• Historical Preservation: Used in very specific conservation techniques for antiquities, under controlled conditions.
• Calibration Standards: Potential use in the preparation of calibration standards for analytical instrumentation measuring mercury.

Basic Information

Product Name	Mercurous Nitrate, Dihydrate
CAS No.	14836-60-3
Molecular Formula	Hg₂(NO₃)₂·2H₂O
Molecular Weight	561.22 g/mol
Synonyms	Mercury(I) nitrate dihydrate; Dimercury dinitrate dihydrate; Nitrous acid, mercury(1+) salt, dihydrate; Mercurous nitrate hydrate; Nitric acid, mercury(1+) salt, dihydrate
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Quality Control

Our Mercurous Nitrate, Dihydrate is manufactured under stringent controls to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Quality is verified through a suite of analytical techniques including titration, loss on drying, and heavy metal screening. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic and light-sensitive nature, containers must be kept sealed under an inert atmosphere when possible to prevent oxidation and moisture absorption. Keep away from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to pale yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Hg₂(NO₃)₂·2H₂O)	≥ 98.0 %
Loss on Drying	≤ 6.5 %
Insoluble Matter	≤ 0.05 %
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 0.005 %
Sulfate (SO₄)	≤ 0.01 %

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