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MERCURIC NITRATE [1 record]

Record 1 2011-08-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies)
N2O6·Hg
formula, see observation
Hg(NO3)2
formula, see observation
OBS

A chemical compound in the form of colorless crystals or white deliquescent powder, used in the nitration of aromatic organic compounds, in the felt manufacture, and in mercury fulminate.

OBS

Also known under the commercial designation UN 1625.

OBS

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

OBS

Chemical formula: N2O6·Hg or Hg(NO3)2

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
N2O6·Hg
formula, see observation
Hg(NO3)2
formula, see observation
DEF

Composé chimique se présentant sous la forme de cristaux incolores ou de poudre blanche, soluble dans l'eau, l'acide nitrique, l'alcool, utilisé comme thérapeutique, pour la préparation du fulminate de mercure et pour les amorces.

OBS

nitrate 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

Formule chimique : N2O6·Hg ou Hg(NO3)2

Spanish

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