SPECIFICATIONS

MERCURIC ACETATE ACS

Synonyms:					Mercury acetate; Mercuric diacetate; Acetic Acid, Mercury (2+) salt

Chemical Formula:				(CH3COO)2Hg

Formula Weight:				318.68

CAS No.:					1600-27-7

Description:					White to almond white fine crystalline
						Powder, sensitive to light, odor of acetic acid

Solubility:					Easily soluble in water acidified with acetic
						Acid, in organic solvents

Assay:						> 98.0 %

Insoluble Matter:				0.010 % maximum

Residue after Reduction:			0.020 % maximum

Chloride (Cl):				0.005 % maximum

Nitrate (NO3):				0.005 % maximum

Sulfate (SO3):				0.005 % maximum

Other Heavy Metals (as Pb):		0.002 % maximum

Iron (Fe):					0.001 % maximum

Mercurous mercury (as Hg):		0.4 % maximum

Effective: 01/07/09