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MERCURIC CYANIDE [1 record]

Record 1 2011-08-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies)
C2HgN2
formula, see observation
DEF

A chemical compound in the form of colorless transparent prisms, darkened by light, soluble in water and alcohol, used in the manufacturing of cyanogen gas, in medicine (antiseptic), in germicidal soaps, and in photography.

OBS

Also known under the designation UN 1636.

OBS

mercuric cyanide: part of the Ingredient Disclosure List of the Hazardous Products Act (Registration SOR/88-64, December 31, 1987).

OBS

mercury cyanide: a generic name.

OBS

Chemical formula: C2HgN2

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
C2HgN2
formula, see observation
OBS

cyanure mercurique : fait partie de la Liste de divulgation des ingrédients de la Loi sur les produits dangereux (du Canada; enr. DORS s/88-64, 31 déc. 1987).

OBS

cyanure de mercure : nom générique.

OBS

Formule chimique : C2HgN2

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
Entrada(s) universal(es)
C2HgN2
formula, see observation
OBS

Sólido cristalino transparente e incoloro que oscurece con la luz. Soluble en agua y alcohol. Tóxico. Germicida.

OBS

Fórmula química: C2HgN2

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