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CALOMEL [9 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2011-09-13
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Scientific Research Equipment
- Equipment (Chemistry)
- Electrochemistry
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- plastic barrel calomel combination electrode
1, record 1, English, plastic%20barrel%20calomel%20combination%20electrode
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Term(s) taken from a Canadian laboratory-equipment company’s catalogue. 1, record 1, English, - plastic%20barrel%20calomel%20combination%20electrode
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Matériel et équipement (Recherche scientifique)
- Équipement (Chimie)
- Électrochimie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- électrode combinée au calomel à corps en plastique
1, record 1, French, %C3%A9lectrode%20combin%C3%A9e%20au%20calomel%20%C3%A0%20corps%20en%20plastique
feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme(s) tiré(s) du catalogue d'une compagnie canadienne d'équipement de laboratoire. 1, record 1, French, - %C3%A9lectrode%20combin%C3%A9e%20au%20calomel%20%C3%A0%20corps%20en%20plastique
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2011-08-29
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- mercury(II) sulfate
1, record 2, English, mercury%28II%29%20sulfate
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- mercury(II) sulfate (1:1) 2, record 2, English, mercury%28II%29%20sulfate%20%281%3A1%29
correct
- mercury bisulfate 2, record 2, English, mercury%20bisulfate
former designation, correct
- mercuric sulfate 3, record 2, English, mercuric%20sulfate
former designation, correct
- mercury persulfate 4, record 2, English, mercury%20persulfate
former designation, correct
- mercury(2+) salt of sulfuric acid (1:1) 2, record 2, English, mercury%282%2B%29%20salt%20of%20sulfuric%20acid%20%281%3A1%29
former designation, correct
- mercuric sulphate 2, record 2, English, mercuric%20sulphate
former designation, avoid
- mercury bisulphate 2, record 2, English, mercury%20bisulphate
former designation, avoid
- mercury sulfate 4, record 2, English, mercury%20sulfate
former designation, avoid
- 7783-35-9 3, record 2, English, 7783%2D35%2D9
CAS number
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A chemical compound in the form of white, crystalline powder, soluble in acids, insoluble in alcohol, decomposes in water, used in calomel and corrosive sublimate, extraction of gold and silver from roasted pyrites, battery, and as catalyst in the conversion of acetylene to acetaldehyde. 5, record 2, English, - mercury%28II%29%20sulfate
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
mercuric sulfate: part of the Ingredient Disclosure List of the Hazardous Products Act (Registration SOR/88-64, December 31, 1987). 1, record 2, English, - mercury%28II%29%20sulfate
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Also known under the commercial designations UN 1633 and UN 1645. 6, record 2, English, - mercury%28II%29%20sulfate
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 4 OBS
Chemical formula: O4S·Hg or HgSO4 6, record 2, English, - mercury%28II%29%20sulfate
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- sulfate de mercure(II)
1, record 2, French, sulfate%20de%20mercure%28II%29
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- sulfate de mercure(2+) 1, record 2, French, sulfate%20de%20mercure%282%2B%29
correct, masculine noun
- sulfate mercurique 2, record 2, French, sulfate%20mercurique
former designation, correct, masculine noun
- 7783-35-9 2, record 2, French, 7783%2D35%2D9
CAS number
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
sulfate mercurique : forme vieillie; 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). 3, record 2, French, - sulfate%20de%20mercure%28II%29
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Formule chimique : O4S·Hg ou HgSO4 3, record 2, French, - sulfate%20de%20mercure%28II%29
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2011-08-29
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies) Record 3
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- mercury(II) chloride
1, record 3, English, mercury%28II%29%20chloride
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- dichloromercury 1, record 3, English, dichloromercury
correct
- mercury dichloride 2, record 3, English, mercury%20dichloride
correct
- corrosive mercury chloride 3, record 3, English, corrosive%20mercury%20chloride
former designation, correct
- mercuric chloride 4, record 3, English, mercuric%20chloride
former designation, correct
- MC 1, record 3, English, MC
see observation
- MC 1, record 3, English, MC
- mercury perchloride 1, record 3, English, mercury%20perchloride
former designation, correct
- mercuric bichloride 1, record 3, English, mercuric%20bichloride
former designation, correct
- mercury bichloride 5, record 3, English, mercury%20bichloride
former designation, correct
- bichloride of mercury 1, record 3, English, bichloride%20of%20mercury
former designation, avoid
- chlore alkali mercury 1, record 3, English, chlore%20alkali%20mercury
avoid
- 7487-94-7 6, record 3, English, 7487%2D94%2D7
CAS number
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A chemical compoundwhich appears under the form of white crystals or powder and is used in the manufacture of calomel and other mercury compounds, in organic synthesis, metallurgy, tanning, textile printing, dry batteries, photography, embalming fluids, process engraving and lithography, as a disinfectant, an analytical reagent, a catalyst for vinyl chloride, a sterilant for seed potatoes, a fungicide, an insecticide and as a wood preservative. 7, record 3, English, - mercury%28II%29%20chloride
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Also known under the following commercial designations: Calochlor; Emisan 6; Fungchex; NCI-C60173; TL 898; UN 1624. 8, record 3, English, - mercury%28II%29%20chloride
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
mercuric chloride: part of the Ingredient Disclosure List of the Hazardous Products Act (Registration SOR/88-64, December 31, 1987). 2, record 3, English, - mercury%28II%29%20chloride
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 OBS
MC: This might be an in-house or a non-recognized abbreviation; not to be used alone, to avoid any risk of confusion. 2, record 3, English, - mercury%28II%29%20chloride
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 4 OBS
Chemical formula: Cl2Hg or HgCl2 7, record 3, English, - mercury%28II%29%20chloride
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 3
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- chlorure de mercure(II)
1, record 3, French, chlorure%20de%20mercure%28II%29
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- dichlorure de mercure 1, record 3, French, dichlorure%20de%20mercure
correct, masculine noun
- chlorure mercurique 2, record 3, French, chlorure%20mercurique
former designation, correct, masculine noun
- bichlorure de mercure 3, record 3, French, bichlorure%20de%20mercure
former designation, correct, masculine noun
- mercure sublimé corrosif 1, record 3, French, mercure%20sublim%C3%A9%20corrosif
former designation, correct, masculine noun
- 7487-94-7 4, record 3, French, 7487%2D94%2D7
CAS number
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
chlorure 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). 5, record 3, French, - chlorure%20de%20mercure%28II%29
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Formule chimique : Cl2Hg] ou HgCl2 5, record 3, French, - chlorure%20de%20mercure%28II%29
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 3
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- cloruro mercúrico
1, record 3, Spanish, cloruro%20merc%C3%BArico
masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Cloruros de mercurio Hg2Cl2, HgCl2. El cloruro mercurioso Hg2Cl2 o calomelano, es un sólido blanco, insoluble en agua, alcohol y éter. Se descompone por la luz y el calor en HgCl2 y H. Los agentes alcalinos, como el bicarbonato, aumentan su toxicidad, al transformarlo en HgCl2. El cloruro mercúrico HgCl2 es corrosivo, fácilmente soluble en agua (mejor en fría), alcohol, éter y glicerina. El cloruro sódico aumenta su solubilidad en agua. Reductores como el SO2 o el ácido fosforoso, lo reducen a calomelano. El sublimado de HgCl2 es cáustico e irritante de las mucosas, por formación de albuminatos solubles. Los polvos de HgCl2 pueden perforar la córnea por este motivo. 2, record 3, Spanish, - cloruro%20merc%C3%BArico
Record 4 - internal organization data 2011-07-12
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Scientific Research Equipment
- Equipment (Chemistry)
- Electrochemistry
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- calomel reference electrode
1, record 4, English, calomel%20reference%20electrode
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Term(s) taken from a Canadian laboratory-equipment company’s catalogue. 1, record 4, English, - calomel%20reference%20electrode
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Matériel et équipement (Recherche scientifique)
- Équipement (Chimie)
- Électrochimie
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- électrode de référence au calomel
1, record 4, French, %C3%A9lectrode%20de%20r%C3%A9f%C3%A9rence%20au%20calomel
masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme(s) tiré(s) du catalogue d'une compagnie canadienne d'équipement de laboratoire. 1, record 4, French, - %C3%A9lectrode%20de%20r%C3%A9f%C3%A9rence%20au%20calomel
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2011-05-17
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Electrolysis (Electrokinetics)
- Electrochemistry
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- platinum electrode
1, record 5, English, platinum%20electrode
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A solid platinum wire electrode, plate or grid used during voltammetric analyses of electrolytes. 2, record 5, English, - platinum%20electrode
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The potential of a piece of platinum wire or foil immersed in the solution may be used to follow the titration of many oxydation-reduction titrations. This potential is actually determined from the emf of the cell composed of the platinum electrode and a reference electrode, such as a saturated calomel electrode. 3, record 5, English, - platinum%20electrode
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Électrolyse (Électrocinétique)
- Électrochimie
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- électrode de platine
1, record 5, French, %C3%A9lectrode%20de%20platine
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Une électrode de platine plongée dans la solution de pH inconnu saturée de quinhydrone prendra un potentiel E imposé par la réaction électrochimique [...] 1, record 5, French, - %C3%A9lectrode%20de%20platine
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2011-03-10
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies) Record 6
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- dimercury dichloride
1, record 6, English, dimercury%20dichloride
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- mercury monochloride 2, record 6, English, mercury%20monochloride
correct
- Calogreen 1, record 6, English, Calogreen
correct, trademark
- calomel 3, record 6, English, calomel
former designation, correct
- Calotab 1, record 6, English, Calotab
correct, trademark
- Cyclosan 1, record 6, English, Cyclosan
correct, trademark
- mercurous chloride 4, record 6, English, mercurous%20chloride
former designation, correct
- mercury protochloride 2, record 6, English, mercury%20protochloride
former designation, correct
- mercury subchloride 1, record 6, English, mercury%20subchloride
former designation, correct
- mild mercury chloride 2, record 6, English, mild%20mercury%20chloride
former designation, correct
- dimercury(I) chloride 5, record 6, English, dimercury%28I%29%20chloride
former designation, correct
- 10112-91-1 1, record 6, English, 10112%2D91%2D1
CAS number
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Properties: White, rhombic crystals or crystalline powder. Odorless, stable in air, but darkens on exposure to light. ... Uses: Fungicide; electrodes; pharmaceuticals; pyrotechnics; ceramic painting; maggot control in agriculture. 6, record 6, English, - dimercury%20dichloride
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Chemical formula: Hg2Cl2 or Cl2Hg2 7, record 6, English, - dimercury%20dichloride
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 6
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- dichlorure de dimercure
1, record 6, French, dichlorure%20de%20dimercure
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- aquila alba 2, record 6, French, aquila%20alba
former designation, correct, masculine noun
- calomel 2, record 6, French, calomel
former designation, correct, masculine noun
- chlorure mercureux 3, record 6, French, chlorure%20mercureux
former designation, correct, masculine noun
- draco mitigatus 2, record 6, French, draco%20mitigatus
former designation, correct, masculine noun
- manna metallorum 2, record 6, French, manna%20metallorum
former designation, correct, masculine noun
- mercure doux 2, record 6, French, mercure%20doux
former designation, correct, masculine noun
- précipité blanc 2, record 6, French, pr%C3%A9cipit%C3%A9%20blanc
former designation, correct, masculine noun
- protochlorure de mercure 2, record 6, French, protochlorure%20de%20mercure
former designation, correct, masculine noun
- sublimé doux 2, record 6, French, sublim%C3%A9%20doux
former designation, correct, masculine noun
- chlorure de dimercure(I) 1, record 6, French, chlorure%20de%20dimercure%28I%29
former designation, correct
- chlorure de mercure I 2, record 6, French, chlorure%20de%20mercure%20I
former designation, correct
- 10112-91-1 4, record 6, French, 10112%2D91%2D1
CAS number
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Formule chimique : Hg2Cl2 ou Cl2Hg2 5, record 6, French, - dichlorure%20de%20dimercure
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 6
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- cloruro mercurioso
1, record 6, Spanish, cloruro%20mercurioso
masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
- calomel 2, record 6, Spanish, calomel
masculine noun
- calomelano 3, record 6, Spanish, calomelano
masculine noun
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Cloruros de mercurio Hg2Cl2, HgCl2. El cloruro mercurioso Hg2Cl2 o calomelano, es un sólido blanco, insoluble en agua, alcohol y éter. Se descompone por la luz y el calor en HgCl2 y H. Los agentes alcalinos, como el bicarbonato, aumentan su toxicidad, al transformarlo en HgCl2. El cloruro mercúrico HgCl2 es corrosivo, fácilmente soluble en agua (mejor en fría), alcohol, éter y glicerina. El cloruro sódico aumenta su solubilidad en agua. Reductores como el SO2 o el ácido fosforoso, lo reducen a calomelano. El sublimado de HgCl2 es cáustico e irritante de las mucosas, por formación de albuminatos solubles. Los polvos de HgCl2 pueden perforar la córnea por este motivo. 4, record 6, Spanish, - cloruro%20mercurioso
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Sólido cristalino blanco, insoluble en agua. Tóxico. Fungicida. 5, record 6, Spanish, - cloruro%20mercurioso
Record 7 - internal organization data 2003-11-21
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Chemistry
- Analytical Chemistry
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- calomel electrode
1, record 7, English, calomel%20electrode
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- calomel half-cell 2, record 7, English, calomel%20half%2Dcell
correct
- calomel reference electrode 2, record 7, English, calomel%20reference%20electrode
correct
- calomel(mercury) electrode 3, record 7, English, calomel%28mercury%29%20electrode
correct
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An electrode used widely as a reference electrode of known potential, for example, in electrometric measurements of acidity and alkalinity, in corrosion studies, and in the measurements of the potentials of other electrodes. The calomel electrode consists of mercury covered with a layer of paste of mercury chloride in an aqueous solution of potassium chloride.... The calomel electrode is commonly referred to as a half-cell because it includes an aqueous phase of potassium chloride as one arm of the cell to be used in the electric circuit. 2, record 7, English, - calomel%20electrode
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Chimie
- Chimie analytique
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- électrode au calomel
1, record 7, French, %C3%A9lectrode%20au%20calomel
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- électrode au mercure-calomel 2, record 7, French, %C3%A9lectrode%20au%20mercure%2Dcalomel
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] par la méthode électrométrique [...] on détermine au moyen d'un électromètre la force électromotrice d'une pile à deux liquides, l'une étant la solution à étudier, l'autre une solution de référence, de pH zéro, et dans lesquels plongent deux électrodes à hydrogène [...] Il est plus commode d'utiliser d'autres électrodes, telle l'électrode de verre associée à des électrodes au calomel, ou encore l'électrode à la quinhydrone. 3, record 7, French, - %C3%A9lectrode%20au%20calomel
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Química
- Química analítica
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- electrodo de calomelanos
1, record 7, Spanish, electrodo%20de%20calomelanos
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
- semi-celda de calomelanos 2, record 7, Spanish, semi%2Dcelda%20de%20calomelanos
feminine noun
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Electrodo de referencia, de potencial conocido, que consta de mercurio, cloruro mercurioso y solución de cloruro potásico, utilizado para la medida de pH y fuerzas electromotrices. 1, record 7, Spanish, - electrodo%20de%20calomelanos
Record 8 - internal organization data 1999-03-25
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Mineralogy
- Economic Geology
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- calomel
1, record 8, English, calomel
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- calomelano 2, record 8, English, calomelano
correct
- horn quicksilver 1, record 8, English, horn%20quicksilver
correct
- horn mercury 3, record 8, English, horn%20mercury
correct
- calomelite 1, record 8, English, calomelite
correct
- mercurial horn ore 2, record 8, English, mercurial%20horn%20ore
correct
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A tetragonal mineral [which] is a colorless, white or faintly tinted tasteless salt, ... used as a cathartic, fungicide, and insecticide; when fused, it has a horny appearance. 3, record 8, English, - calomel
Record 8, Key term(s)
- kalomel
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Minéralogie
- Géologie économique
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- calomel
1, record 8, French, calomel
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[...] chlorure de mercure assez rare qui cristallise dans le système quadratique sous forme d'encroûtements de couleur grise, blanche ou jaune, présentant un éclat adamantin. 2, record 8, French, - calomel
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les minerais de mercure sont exploitables à teneur très faible (0,5 % Hg); ils ne sont guère enrichis par la cémentation (formation de mercure natif et de calomel [...]) 3, record 8, French, - calomel
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1982-08-10
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Analytical Chemistry
- Electrolysis (Electrokinetics)
- Electrochemistry
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- test solution
1, record 9, English, test%20solution
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- unknown solution 2, record 9, English, unknown%20solution
correct
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
To find the pH of a test solution, the electromotive force, E, generated is measured by placing two standard electrodes(usually a glass electrode and a calomel electrode) into the test solution.... Here pH3 and E3 are values for a standard solution using the same electrodes. 1, record 9, English, - test%20solution
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Chimie analytique
- Électrolyse (Électrocinétique)
- Électrochimie
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- solution inconnue
1, record 9, French, solution%20inconnue
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
- solution de pH inconnu 2, record 9, French, solution%20de%20pH%20inconnu
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée a adopté la définition suivante [de la mesure électrométrique du pH] : le pH de la solution inconnue est donné par [une équation] où pHx est le pH de la solution inconnue; pH(E) est le pH de la solution étalon (...) 1, record 9, French, - solution%20inconnue
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
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