| Identification | More | [Name]
MERCURIC NITRATE | [CAS]
10045-94-0 | [Synonyms]
HG(NO3)2
MERCURIC NITRATE
MERCURY ICP STANDARD
MERCURY(II) NITRATE
citrineointment
mercuric
mercury(2+)nitrate
mercury(ii)nitrate(1:2)
mercurydinitrate
mercurynitrate
mercurynitratemonohydrate
nitratemercurique
nitratemercurique(french)
Nitricacid,mercury(2+)salt
nitricacid,mercury(2++)salt
nitricacid,mercury(ii)salt
Mercury(II)nitrate0,005mol/l(0,01N)DC
MERCURIC(II)NITRATE
Quecksilber(II)-nitrat
Nitric acid, mercury salt | [EINECS(EC#)]
233-152-3 | [Molecular Formula]
HgN2O6 | [MDL Number]
MFCD00011038 | [Molecular Weight]
324.6 | [MOL File]
10045-94-0.mol |
| Chemical Properties | Back Directory | [Appearance]
Mercuric nitrate is a white to yellowish crystalline solid with an odor like nitric acid. Normally exists
as the hemihydrate or the dihydrate | [Melting point ]
79°C | [Boiling point ]
decomposes [CRC10] | [density ]
1.025 g/mL at 25 °C
| [solubility ]
soluble in H2O; insoluble in ethanol | [form ]
colorless hygroscopic crystals | [color ]
colorless hygroscopic crystals, crystalline | [Stability:]
Stable. Incompatible with strong reducing agents, combustible materials, most common metals. | [Water Solubility ]
soluble H2O; insoluble EtOH [CRC10] | [Uses]
Nitration of aromatic organic compounds, felt
manufacture, mercury fulminate manufacturing. | [CAS DataBase Reference]
10045-94-0(CAS DataBase Reference) | [EPA Substance Registry System]
Mercuric nitrate (10045-94-0) |
| Hazard Information | Back Directory | [Chemical Properties]
Mercuric nitrate is a white to yellowish crystalline solid with an odor like nitric acid. Normally exists
as the hemihydrate or the dihydrate | [Chemical Properties]
white to yellow crystalline powder with nitric acid odour | [General Description]
A white crystalline solid. Toxic by inhalation, ingestion and/or skin contact. Prolonged exposure to fire or heat may result in an explosion. Produces toxic oxides of nitrogen when heated to decomposition. Used to make other chemicals and in medicine. | [Reactivity Profile]
MERCURIC NITRATE(10045-94-0) is noncombustible, but, as an oxidizing agent, will accelerate the burning of combustible materials. If large quantities are involved in a fire or the combustible material is finely divided, an explosion may result. Light sensitive. Mixtures with alkyl esters may explode, owing to the formation of alkyl nitrates. Mixtures with phosphorus, tin(II) chloride, or other reducing agents may react explosively [Bretherick 1979. p. 108-109]. Acetylene forms a sensitive acetylide when passed into an aqueous solution of MERCURIC NITRATE(10045-94-0) [Mellor 4:933. 1946-47]. Should not be mixed with alcohols as explosive mercury fulminates may be formed [Bahme 1961. p. 9]. Is violently reduced by hypophosphoric acid [Mellor 4:993. 1946-47]. Reacts with phosphine to give a yellow precipitate that explodes when heated or subjected to shock [Mellor 4:993. 1946-47]. | [Air & Water Reactions]
Deliquescent. Soluble in a small amount of water. With much water or on boiling with water, an insoluble basic salt is formed. | [Hazard]
Dangerous fire risk in contact with organic
materials. Very toxic. | [Health Hazard]
Acute systemic poisoning may be fatal within a few minutes; death by uremic poisoning is usually delayed 5-12 days. Acute poisoning has resulted from inhaling dust concentrations of 1.2-8.5 mg/m 3 of air; symptoms inc lude tightness and pain in chest, coughing, and difficulty in breathing. Ingestion causes necrosis, pain, vomiting, and severe purging. Contact with eyes causes ulceration of conjunctiva and cornea. Contact with skin causes irritation and po ssible dermatitis; systemic poisoning can occur by absorption through skin. | [Potential Exposure]
Mercuric nitrate is used in making
other chemicals; in felt manufacture and in making mercury
fulminate | [First aid]
Move victim to fresh air. Call 911 or emergency
medical service. Give artificial respiration if victim is not
breathing. Do not use mouth-to-mouth method if victim
ingested or inhaled the substance; give artificia respiration with the aid of a pocket mask equipped with a
one-way valve or other proper respiratory medical device.
Administer oxygen if breathing is difficult. Remove and
isolate contaminated clothing and shoes. In case of contact
with substance, immediately flush skin or eyes with running water for at least 20 minutes. For minor skin contact,
avoid spreading material on unaffected skin. Keep victim
warm and quiet. Effects of exposure (inhalation, ingestion,
or skin contact) to substance may be delayed. Ensure that
medical personnel are aware of the material(s) involved
and take precautions to protect themselves. Medical observation is recommended for 24 to 48 hours after breathing
overexposure, as pulmonary edema may be delayed.
As first aid for pulmonary edema, a doctor or authorized
paramedic may consider administering a drug or other
inhalation therapy. Antidotes and Special Procedures for
authorized medical personnel: The drug NAP has been used
to treat mercury poisoning, with mixed success. | [Shipping]
UN1625 Mercuric nitrate, Hazard Class: 6.1;
Labels: 6.1-Poisonous materials. | [Incompatibilities]
A strong oxidizer. Reacts violently with
combustibles, petroleum hydrocarbons; reducing agents;
aldehydes, ammonia, ketones, phosphorus. Reacts with
acetylene, alcohol, phosphine, and sulfur to form shocksensitive compounds. Aqueous solution attacks most
metals. Vigorous and dangerous reaction with petroleum
hydrocarbons. Incompatible with organic materials;
acetylene, ethanol, phosphine, sulfur, hypophosphoric acid.
Inorganic mercury compounds are incompatible with acetylene, ammonia, chlorine dioxide; azides, calcium (amalgam
formation), sodium carbide; lithium, rubidium, copper.
Decomposes in heat or on exposure to light, producing
toxic fumes (mercury, nitrogen oxides) | [Description]
Mercuric Nitrate is a white to yellowish crystalline solid with a nitric acid-like odor. Normally exists as hemihydrate or dihydrate. Molecular weight= 324.61;Boiling point=(decomposes); Freezing/Melting point=7079℃. Hazard Identification (based on NFPA-704 M Rating System): Health 3, Flammability 0, Reactivity 0. Soluble in water. | [storage]
Color Code—Blue: Health Hazard/Poison: Store in a secure poison location. Prior to working with this chemical you should be trained on its proper handling and storage. Mercuric nitrate must be stored to avoid contact with organic materials; acetylene, ethanol, phosphine, sulfur, and hypophosphoric acid, since violent reactions occur. See also “Incompatibilities.” Do not store on wooden floors. |
| Safety Data | Back Directory | [Hazard Codes ]
Xn | [Risk Statements ]
R8:Contact with combustible material may cause fire.
R23/24/25:Toxic by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed .
R33:Danger of cumulative effects.
R34:Causes burns. | [Safety Statements ]
S36/37:Wear suitable protective clothing and gloves . | [RIDADR ]
UN 3264 8/PG 3
| [WGK Germany ]
3
| [HazardClass ]
6.1(a) | [PackingGroup ]
II | [Safety Profile]
Poison by ingestion,
skin contact, intraperitoneal, and
subcutaneous routes. A powerful oxidizer.
Probably an eye, skin, and mucous
membrane irritant. Reacts with acetylene to form the explosive mercury acetylide whch
is sensitive to heat, friction, or contact with
sulfuric acid. Reaction with ethanol forms
the explosive mercury fulrmnate. Reaction
with isobutene forms an unstable explosive
product. Forms explosive mixtures with
phosphine (heatand impact-sensitive),
potassium cyanide (heat-sensitive), and
sulfur. Violent reaction with phosphinic
acid, hypophosphoric acid, unsaturated
hydrocarbons, aromatics. Vigorous reaction
with petroleum hydrocarbons. When heated
to decomposition it emits very toxic fumes
of Hg and NOx. See also MERCURY
COMPOUNDS, INORGANIC; and
NITRATES. | [Hazardous Substances Data]
10045-94-0(Hazardous Substances Data) |
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