Mercuric bromide, also known as Mercury(II) Bromide, is an inorganic mercury compound with the chemical formula HgBrâ‚‚. It is composed of mercury and bromine and belongs to the group of inorganic mercury halides. The compound occurs as white rhombic crystals that are sensitive to light and slightly soluble in water. Naturally occurring mercury combines with halogen elements such as bromine to form inorganic mercury salts, of which mercuric bromide is one representative. It is commonly used as a laboratory reagent in scientific and analytical research because of its well-defined chemical properties.
CAS No.: 7789-47-1Â
Synonyms: Mercury(II) bromide, mercuric dibromide, mercury dibromide, dibromomercury.
| Physical Properties | |
| Chemical formula | Br2Hg |
| IUPAC Name | dibromomercury |
| Molecular weight | 360.40 g/mol |
| Solubility | Soluble in water |
| Density | 6.05 g/cm3 |
| Appearance | White Powder |
| Storage | 2-8 °C refrigerator |
| Chemical Properties | |
| Color | White |
| Physical State | Solid |
| Melting Point | 236 °C |
| Boiling Point | 322 °C |
| Odor | Odorless |
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| Hazard Statements : | H300+H310+H330: Fatal if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled. H373: May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. H410: Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. |
| Precautionary Statements: | P260: Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P264: Wash hands and forearms thoroughly after handling. P273: Avoid release to the environment. P280: Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, eye protection, face protection. P301+P310: IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor. P302+P352: IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water. P304+P340: IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing |
Mercuric bromide, also known as Mercury(II) Bromide, is an inorganic mercury compound with the chemical formula HgBrâ‚‚. It is composed of mercury and bromine and belongs to the group of inorganic mercury halides. The compound occurs as white rhombic crystals that are sensitive to light and slightly soluble in water. Naturally occurring mercury combines with halogen elements such as bromine to form inorganic mercury salts, of which mercuric bromide is one representative. It is commonly used as a laboratory reagent in scientific and analytical research because of its well-defined chemical properties.
CAS No.: 7789-47-1Â
Synonyms: Mercury(II) bromide, mercuric dibromide, mercury dibromide, dibromomercury.
| Physical Properties | |
| Chemical formula | Br2Hg |
| IUPAC Name | dibromomercury |
| Molecular weight | 360.40 g/mol |
| Solubility | Soluble in water |
| Density | 6.05 g/cm3 |
| Appearance | White Powder |
| Storage | 2-8 °C refrigerator |
| Chemical Properties | |
| Color | White |
| Physical State | Solid |
| Melting Point | 236 °C |
| Boiling Point | 322 °C |
| Odor | Odorless |
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| Pictograms : | |
| Hazard Statements : | H300+H310+H330: Fatal if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled. H373: May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. H410: Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. |
| Precautionary Statements: | P260: Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P264: Wash hands and forearms thoroughly after handling. P273: Avoid release to the environment. P280: Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, eye protection, face protection. P301+P310: IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor. P302+P352: IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water. P304+P340: IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing |
Mercuric bromide is mainly used as a laboratory reagent, chemical intermediate and catalyst. It is also used in the production of bromine-containing organomercury compounds and in specialized research applications.
Mercuric Bromide is also known as Mercury(II) Bromide. It is an inorganic mercury compound with the chemical formula HgBrâ‚‚. It is composed of mercury and bromine and belongs to the class of inorganic mercury halides.
Mercuric bromide is an inorganic compound composed of mercury and bromine. It belongs to the class of inorganic mercury salts.
