CAS Number
7487-94-7
Grade
ACS
Packaging
Plastic Drum
Mercuric Chloride is an inorganic compound, also known as mercury (II) chloride, mercury bichloride, or corrosive sublimate. The crystals are soluble in water and alcohol and have a high melting point.
Chemical Formula: HgCl₂
Appearance: A white crystalline powder or colorless crystals.
Uses:
Preservative: It has been used as a preservative and disinfectant in industries, including healthcare, agriculture, and the preservation of biological specimens. It was used to sterilize surgical instruments, preserve anatomical specimens, and disinfect water and wastewater.
Laboratory Reagent: Mercuric chloride is commonly used as a laboratory reagent for analytical and synthetic chemistry applications. It is employed as a source of mercury ions in chemical reactions and as a reagent for the detection and quantification of other substances.
Analytical Chemistry: It is used in the synthesis of organic and inorganic compounds in the chemical industry. It serves as a precursor for the preparation of other mercury-containing compounds, catalysts, and complex metal salts.
