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== Description == | == Description == | ||
| − | A dense orangish-red powder that turns yellow when finely powdered. Red mercuric oxide is used industrially as an [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=abrasive abrasive] and as a biological [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=growth | + | A dense orangish-red powder that turns yellow when finely powdered. Red mercuric oxide is used industrially as an [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=abrasive abrasive] and as a biological [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=growth%20regulator growth inhibitor ]in marine paints. It is also used as a colorant for ceramic glazes. |
== Synonyms and Related Terms == | == Synonyms and Related Terms == | ||
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== Authority == | == Authority == | ||
| − | * | + | * ''The Merck Index'', Susan Budavari (ed.), Merck Research Labs, Whitehouse Station, NJ, 12th Edition, 1996 Comment: entry 5719 |
| − | * | + | * G.S.Brady, ''Materials Handbook'', McGraw-Hill Book Co., New York, 1971 Comment: p. 502 |
| − | * | + | * Susan E. Schur, Conservation Terminology: A review of Past & Current Nomenclature of Materials, ''Technology and Conservation'', Spring (p.34-39); Summer (p.35-38); Fall (p.25-36), 1985 |
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Revision as of 07:31, 24 July 2013
Description
A dense orangish-red powder that turns yellow when finely powdered. Red mercuric oxide is used industrially as an abrasive and as a biological growth inhibitor in marine paints. It is also used as a colorant for ceramic glazes.
Synonyms and Related Terms
red precipitate; red mercury oxide; peroxide of mercury
Other Properties
Soluble in dilute hydrochloric acid and nitric acid. Insoluble in water, ethanol and ether.
| Composition | HgO |
|---|---|
| CAS | 21908-53-2 |
| Melting Point | 500 (dec) |
| Density | 11.00-11.29 |
| Molecular Weight | mol. wt. = 216.61 |
Hazards and Safety
Highly toxic by ingestion, inhalation and skin absorption. Fire risk when in contact with organic materials. Decomposes with light or heat to produce toxic fumes.
LINK: International Chemical Safety Card
Authority
- The Merck Index, Susan Budavari (ed.), Merck Research Labs, Whitehouse Station, NJ, 12th Edition, 1996 Comment: entry 5719
- G.S.Brady, Materials Handbook, McGraw-Hill Book Co., New York, 1971 Comment: p. 502
- Susan E. Schur, Conservation Terminology: A review of Past & Current Nomenclature of Materials, Technology and Conservation, Spring (p.34-39); Summer (p.35-38); Fall (p.25-36), 1985