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MERCURIC CHLORIDE ACS

Synonyms:				Calochlor; Corrosive mercury chloride; Corrosive
					Sublimate; Mercury bichloride; Mercury perchloride

CAS No:					7487-94-7

Chemical Formula:				HgCl2

Formula Weight:				271.50

Description:					White crystalline powder

Assay:						> 99.5 %

Solution in ethyl ether:			To Pass Test

Residue after reduction:			0.02 % maximum

Iron (Fe):					0.002 % maximum

Solubility:					Soluble in water, alcohol and ether

Effective: 01/07/09