Description

Mercury Nitrate Monohydrate is an inorganic salt of mercury, primarily used as a precursor in chemical synthesis and analytical applications. Its controlled reactivity and defined composition make it a critical reagent for producing other mercury compounds and for use in specialized laboratory procedures. This product is essential for industries and research facilities involved in catalysis, chemical manufacturing, and analytical chemistry.

Application

• Chemical Synthesis: A key starting material for the preparation of other mercury salts and organomercury compounds.
• Analytical Reagent: Used in laboratory settings for titrations, precipitations, and as a standard in various chemical analyses.
• Catalyst Precursor: Serves as a source of mercury in the formulation of catalysts for specific organic reactions.
• Electroplating & Surface Treatment: Employed in specialized electroplating baths and surface finishing processes.
• Pyrotechnics and Explosives: Used in the formulation of certain pyrotechnic mixtures and initiating explosives.
• Preservative: Historically used in some industrial preservatives, though applications are now highly restricted and regulated.
• Research & Development: Utilized in academic and industrial R&D for studying mercury chemistry and developing new materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	Mercury Nitrate Monohydrate
CAS No.	7783-34-8
Molecular Formula	Hg(NO3)2·H2O
Molecular Weight	342.62 g/mol
Synonyms	Mercuric nitrate monohydrate; Nitric acid, mercury(2+) salt, monohydrate; Mercury(II) nitrate monohydrate; Mercuric dinitrate monohydrate; Mercury pernitrate monohydrate; Nitromersite (mineral); Hydrargyrum nitricum
EINECS	233-886-4

Quality Control

Our Mercury Nitrate Monohydrate is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is tested against rigorous internal specifications, which typically include assay, identification, and impurity profile analysis. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing the specific test results is provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your technical requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place away from incompatible materials such as combustibles, reducing agents, and strong acids. Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to prevent moisture absorption. Recommended storage temperature is 15-25°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White or slightly yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Hg(NO3)2·H2O)	≥ 98.0 %
Insoluble Matter	≤ 0.01 %
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 0.001 %
Sulfate (SO4)	≤ 0.005 %
Iron (Fe)	≤ 0.001 %
Other Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 0.002 %

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