Description

Mercuric Nitrate Dihydrate is an inorganic mercury salt primarily used as a reagent and catalyst in specialized chemical syntheses. Its value lies in its role as a controlled and reliable source of mercury(II) ions for analytical and research applications. This compound is essential for manufacturers and laboratories in sectors such as chemical research, catalyst development, and the production of other mercury compounds.

Application

• Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a precursor or oxidizing agent in the preparation of other organomercury and inorganic mercury compounds.
• Analytical Chemistry: Used as a reagent in specific titrations and qualitative tests for the detection of other anions.
• Catalyst: Serves as a catalyst or catalyst component in certain nitration and oxidation reactions.
• Laboratory Research: Employed as a standard or reagent in research involving mercury chemistry and electrochemistry.
• Historical/Industrial Processes: Previously used in processes like felt making and fur treatment; now supplied for controlled, specialized applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	Mercuric Nitrate Dihydrate
CAS No.	22852-67-1
Molecular Formula	Hg(NO3)2 · 2H2O
Molecular Weight	342.62 g/mol
Synonyms	Mercury(II) nitrate dihydrate; Mercuric nitrate hydrate; Nitric acid, mercury(2+) salt, dihydrate; Mercury dinitrate dihydrate; Mercury pernitrate dihydrate; Hg(NO3)2.2H2O
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Quality Control

Our Mercuric Nitrate Dihydrate is produced and handled under strict quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analysis to confirm identity, purity, and conformance to specifications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing assay, impurity profiles, and physical parameters is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance 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 hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to prevent moisture absorption. Observe all local regulations for the storage of toxic substances.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White or slightly yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Hg(NO3)2·2H2O)	≥ 98.0 %
Insoluble Matter	≤ 0.01 %
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 0.001 %
Sulfate (SO4)	≤ 0.002 %

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