Description

Mercury(II) Perchlorate Hydrate is a powerful inorganic oxidizing agent with the CAS registry number 73491-34-6. This compound is valued in specialized chemical synthesis and analytical procedures for its strong oxidative properties and role as a mercury source. It is primarily utilized by research laboratories, chemical manufacturers, and analytical service providers engaged in advanced material development and precise chemical analysis.

Application

• Oxidizing Agent in Organic Synthesis: Employed as a potent oxidant in specific, controlled organic reactions for the synthesis of complex molecules.
• Analytical Chemistry Reagent: Used in precise analytical methods, including titrimetry, for the determination of various reducing agents.
• Catalyst Precursor: Serves as a starting material for preparing other mercury-based catalysts used in specialized industrial processes.
• Research & Development: A critical reagent in academic and industrial R&D for studying oxidation mechanisms and developing new chemical methodologies.
• Electrochemical Studies: Utilized in non-aqueous electrochemistry research due to its solubility and redox properties in specific solvents.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	Mercury(II) Perchlorate Hydrate
CAS No.	73491-34-6
Molecular Formula	Hg(ClO4)2·xH2O
Molecular Weight	399.49 (anhydrous basis)
Synonyms	Mercuric Perchlorate Hydrate; Perchloric Acid, Mercury(2+) Salt, Hydrate; Mercury Perchlorate; Mercury Dichlorate; Hg(ClO4)2 Hydrate; CAS 73491-34-6
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Quality Control

Our Mercury(II) Perchlorate Hydrate is manufactured 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 established specifications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specific test results 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 area away from incompatible materials such as combustible organics, reducing agents, and strong bases. Due to its hygroscopic and oxidizing nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed in a dedicated, secondary containment area.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Hg(ClO4)2)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	Specified per grade
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.