Description

Mercuric Oxide CAS NO 21908-53-2 is an inorganic compound primarily recognized for its role as a powerful oxidizing agent. Its chemical reactivity makes it a critical precursor and reagent in specialized industrial and laboratory processes. This product is essential for manufacturers and research facilities in sectors such as chemical synthesis, battery production, and analytical chemistry.

Application

• Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a key oxidizing agent and precursor in the production of other mercury compounds and organic syntheses.
• Battery Manufacturing: Used in the formulation of specific mercury oxide-zinc battery systems, valued for stable voltage output.
• Analytical Reagent: Employed in laboratory settings for titrations and as a reagent in various classical analytical methods.
• Catalyst: Serves as a catalyst or catalyst component in certain organic transformation reactions.
• Antifouling Paints: Historically used in marine paints; modern use is highly restricted and subject to stringent environmental regulations.
• Pigment and Dye Intermediate: Used in the manufacture of certain red and orange pigments, though alternatives are increasingly common.

Basic Information

Product Name	Mercuric Oxide
CAS No.	21908-53-2
Molecular Formula	HgO
Molecular Weight	216.59 g/mol
Synonyms	Mercury(II) oxide; Mercury oxide red; Red precipitate; Mercuric oxide, red; Hydrargyrum oxydatum rubrum; Montroydite; CI 77760; Mercury monoxide
EINECS	244-654-7

Quality Control

Our Mercuric Oxide is produced and handled under strict quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability. While available in technical and reagent grades, all material is subjected to rigorous analytical testing. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to ensure it meets your specific application requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials such as reducing agents, strong acids, and organic compounds. Recommended storage temperature is 15-25°C. Due to its nature as a strong oxidizer and mercury compound, ensure storage complies with all local safety and environmental regulations.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Red or orange-red powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (HgO)	≥ 99.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Water-Soluble Substances	≤ 0.1%
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 0.01%
Sulfate (SO₄)	≤ 0.02%
Iron (Fe)	≤ 0.005%

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