Description

Mercury(II) Perchlorate Hydrate 98 is a high-purity inorganic salt of mercury and perchloric acid, commonly supplied as a hydrate. This compound is valued as a powerful oxidizing agent and a versatile precursor in specialized chemical synthesis and analytical chemistry. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and industrial laboratories engaged in electrochemical studies, catalyst development, and the preparation of other mercury compounds.

Application

• Oxidizing Agent in Organic Synthesis: Used as a selective oxidant in specific organic transformations and research-scale reactions.
• Electrochemical Research: Serves as an electrolyte component or a redox-active species in studies of electrochemical systems and battery materials.
• Analytical Chemistry: Employed as a reagent in titrimetric analysis and for the preparation of calibration standards in trace metal analysis.
• Catalyst Precursor: Acts as a starting material for the synthesis of mercury-based catalysts used in niche industrial processes.
• Laboratory Reagent: Used in general inorganic and coordination chemistry for the preparation of complex perchlorate salts.
• Material Science Research: Investigated for its role in the synthesis of specialized inorganic materials and precursors.

Basic Information

Product Name	Mercury(II) Perchlorate Hydrate 98
CAS No.	304656-34-6
Molecular Formula	Hg(ClO4)2·xH2O
Molecular Weight	399.49 (anhydrous basis)
Synonyms	Mercuric Perchlorate Hydrate; Perchloric Acid, Mercury(2+) Salt, Hydrate; Mercury Perchlorate; Hg(ClO4)2 Hydrate; Mercury(II) Perchlorate; Mercuric Perchlorate; Mercury diperchlorate hydrate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Mercury(II) Perchlorate Hydrate 98 is manufactured under controlled conditions to ensure batch-to-batch consistency. The product undergoes rigorous quality testing to ensure compliance with industry standards. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles are available upon request.

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 and strong oxidizing nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed in a dedicated, secondary containment area, separate from combustible and reducing agents. Recommended storage temperature: 15-25°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder or solid
Assay (Hg(ClO4)2)	≥ 98.0%
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Water Content (KF)	Contact for details
Insoluble Matter	≤ 0.01%
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 0.001%
Sulfate (SO4)	≤ 0.002%
Other Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 0.001%

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