Description

Mercury(I) Perchlorate Tetrahydrate is a specialized inorganic salt known for its potent oxidizing properties. This compound is critical for advanced chemical synthesis and analytical procedures where a controlled, strong oxidant is required. It serves researchers and industrial chemists in sectors including fine chemical manufacturing, materials science, and specialized laboratory analysis.

Application

• As a strong oxidizing agent in selective organic synthesis reactions.
• In analytical chemistry as a reagent for titrimetric analysis and redox-based determinations.
• For the preparation of other mercury-containing compounds and coordination complexes.
• In electrochemical studies and as a component in specialized electrolyte formulations.
• Potential use in pyrotechnic and energetic material research (requires expert handling).
• As a catalyst or catalyst precursor in specific inorganic and organometallic reactions.

Basic Information

Product Name	Mercury(I) Perchlorate Tetrahydrate
CAS No.	65202-12-2
Molecular Formula	Hg2(ClO4)2 • 4H2O
Molecular Weight	823.08 g/mol (Tetrahydrate)
Synonyms	Mercurous Perchlorate Tetrahydrate; Dimercury(I) Perchlorate Tetrahydrate; Perchloric Acid, Mercury(I) Salt, Tetrahydrate; Mercury Perchlorate (ous); Hg2(ClO4)2.4H2O
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Quality Control

Our Mercury(I) Perchlorate Tetrahydrate is manufactured under controlled conditions to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high chemical purity. The product undergoes rigorous quality testing, including assay and impurity profiling, to meet exacting standards for research and industrial use. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specific lot results is available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials such as combustibles, reducing agents, and strong acids. Due to its hygroscopic and oxidizing nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed under controlled humidity conditions. Recommended storage temperature: 15-25°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Hg2(ClO4)2 • 4H2O)	≥ 98.0 %
Water (Karl Fischer)	8.0 - 10.0 %
Insoluble Matter	≤ 0.1 %
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 0.01 %

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