Mercuric Chloride AR 500g
Mercuric Chloride AR (\(HgCl_{2}\)) is a highly pure analytical reagent primarily used as a catalyst, chemical reactant, and histological fixative in professional scientific laboratories.
It is heavily regulated due to its extreme toxicity. Mercuric Chloride AR 500g
Primary Laboratory & Industrial Uses
Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a catalyst in organic reactions (e.g., forming amalgams for reducing agents) and in the synthesis of other mercury-containing compounds.
Histology & Microscopy: Utilised as a potent tissue-fixing agent in biological preparations because it preserves cellular structure exceptionally well and enhances staining.
Analytical Chemistry: Serves as a standard reagent for various analytical procedures.
Historical & Niche Applications
Agriculture & Preservation: Historically used as a fungicide for seed treatments and as an ingredient in wood preservatives.
Photography: Used as an intensifier in traditional photographic processes.Battery Manufacturing: Employed as a depolarizer in specialized battery cells.
It used in the laboratory reagent for research and analysis
It is also used as a depolariser in batteries and as a reagent in organic synthesis and analytical chemistry
his compound is classified as acutely toxic and dangerous to the environment. It can be fatal if swallowed, inhaled, or absorbed through the skin, and it causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
| grade | ReagentPlus® |
| vapor pressure | 1.3 mmHg ( 236 °C) |
| assay | 99% |
| mp | 277 °C (lit.) |
| SMILES string | Cl[Hg]Cl |
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