Mercury (I) acetate is an inorganic compound, a salt of mercury and acetic acid with the formula Hg 2 (CH 3 COO) 2 , white crystals, slightly soluble in water, toxic.
| Mercury acetate | |
|---|---|
| Are common | |
| Systematic name | Mercury Acetate (I) |
| Traditional names | Acetic Mercury |
| Chem. formula | Hg 2 (C 2 H 3 O 2 ) 2 |
| Rat formula | Hg 2 (CH 3 COO) 2 |
| Physical properties | |
| condition | white crystals |
| Molar mass | 519.27 g / mol |
| Density | 4.67 g / cm³ |
| Chemical properties | |
| Solubility in water | 0.75 12 g / 100 ml |
| Classification | |
| Reg. CAS number | 631-60-7 |
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| Reg. EINECS number | 211-161-3 |
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| Toxicity |  0 four 0  |
Getting
- The reaction of acidified solutions of mercury (I) nitrate and sodium acetate :
Physical Properties
Mercury (I) acetate forms white, photosensitive crystals of monoclinic syngony , cell parameters a = 0.518 nm, b = 0.596 nm, c = 1.217 nm, β = 100.0 °, Z = 2.
Slightly soluble in water.
Chemical Properties
- In solution or in the light, it disproportionates :
Literature
- Chemistry Handbook / Editorial: Nikolsky B.P. et al. - 3rd ed., rev. - L .: Chemistry, 1971. - T. 2. - 1168 p.
- CRC Handbook of Chemistry and Physics . - 89th Edition. - Taylor and Francis Group, LLC, 2008-2009.
- Inorganic Synthesis Guide: 6 Vol. / Ed. Brower G. - M .: Mir, 1985 .-- T. 4 .-- 447 p.