Mercuric nitrate
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Description
Colorless, deliquescent crystals used in an aqueous solution for gilding.
Synonyms and Related Terms
mercury nitrate
Other Properties
Soluble in water and nitric acid. Insoluble in alcohol.
| Composition | Hg(NO3)2 |
|---|---|
| CAS | 10045-94-0 |
| Melting Point | 79 |
| Density | 4.3 |
Hazards and Safety
Highly toxic by ingestion, inhalation, or skin absorption.
Sources Checked for Data in Record
- Richard S. Lewis, Hawley's Condensed Chemical Dictionary, Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York, 10th ed., 1993