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Thiodimercury(I)

CAS No.
51595-71-2
Chemical Name:
Thiodimercury(I)
Synonyms
Thiodimercury(I);Mercurous sulfide;Mercury(I) sulfide
CBNumber:
CB42321220
Molecular Formula:
Molecular Weight:
0
MDL Number:
MOL File:
51595-71-2.mol
Last updated:2023-10-17 17:11:58

Thiodimercury(I) Properties

Melting point decomposes [LAN05]
solubility insoluble in H2O
form black powder
color unstable
Water Solubility g/L solution H2O: 2.8×10?23 (25°C) [KRU93]
Solubility Product Constant (Ksp) pKsp: 47.0

Thiodimercury(I) Chemical Properties,Uses,Production

Chemical Properties

black [LAN05]

Definition

The brownish black precipitate formed when mercury is treated with cold concentrated sulfuric acid for a long time is thought to be mercury(I) sulfide. Alternatively it may be prepared by the action of hydrogen sulfide or an alkaline sulfide on a mercury(I) salt solution. As soon as the mercury(I) sulfide has been formed it disproportionates to give mercury(II) sulfide and mercury.

Thiodimercury(I) Preparation Products And Raw materials

Raw materials

Preparation Products

Mercurous sulfide Mercury(I) sulfide Thiodimercury(I) 51595-71-2