Mercurous nitrate
[CAS# 10415-75-5]

Identification

• Classification: Inorganic chemical industry >> Inorganic salt >> Metal nitrates and nitrites
• Name: Mercurous nitrate
• Synonyms: Mercury(I) nitrate; Monomercury nitrate
• Molecular Formula: HgNO₃
• Molecular Weight: 262.59
• CAS Registry Number: 10415-75-5
• EC Number: 233-886-4

Properties

• Density: 6.386 g/cm³ (20 ºC), Calc.^*

^* Jajte, Stefan; Roczniki Chemii 1927, V7, P156-8.

Safety Data

Hazard Classification

Hazard	Class	Category Code	Hazard Statement
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	2	H330
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	2	H300
Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure	STOT RE	2	H373
Acute hazardous to the aquatic environment	Aquatic Acute	1	H400
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	1	H310
Chronic hazardous to the aquatic environment	Aquatic Chronic	2	H410
Chronic hazardous to the aquatic environment	Aquatic Chronic	1	H410