Mercurous oxide
[CAS# 15829-53-5]

Identification

• Classification: Inorganic chemical industry >> Inorganic salt >> Oxides and peroxides >> Metal oxide
• Name: Mercurous oxide
• Synonyms: Mercury oxide black
• Molecular Formula: Hg₂O
• Molecular Weight: 417.18
• CAS Registry Number: 15829-53-5
• EC Number: 239-934-0

Properties

• Density: 9.8 g/cm^3*
• Melting point: 100 ºC (decomp)^*

^* "Hazardous Substances Data Bank" data were obtained from the National Library of Medicine (US)

Safety Data

• Hazardous Chemical?: Yes