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MERCURIC BROMIDE

MERCURIC BROMIDE Basic information
Product Name:MERCURIC BROMIDE
Synonyms:HgBr2;mercuricdibromide;Mercury bromide (HgBr2);Mercury(ii) bromide (1:2);mercury(ii)bromide(1:2);mercurybromide(hgbr2);mercurydibromide;Mercury(II) Bromide, Anhydrous 99.999%
CAS:7789-47-1
MF:Br2Hg
MW:360.4
EINECS:232-169-3
Product Categories:Crystal Grade Inorganics;Hg;Materials Science;Mercury;Mercury Salts;Metal and Ceramic Science;Salts;Ultra-High Purity Materials;Inorganics;metal halide
Mol File:7789-47-1.mol
MERCURIC BROMIDE Structure
MERCURIC BROMIDE Chemical Properties
Melting point 236 °C(lit.)
Boiling point 322 °C(lit.)
density 6.1
vapor pressure 1 mm Hg ( 136.5 °C)
Fp 322-325°C subl.
storage temp. Poison room
solubility Soluble in hot alcohol, methanol, HCl, HBr
form beads
Specific Gravity6.109
color White
Water Solubility g/100g solution H2O: 0.3 (0°C), 0.611±0.002 (25°C), 4.7 (100°C) [KRU93]; very soluble hot alcohol, methanol, HCl, HBr; slightly soluble chloroform [MER06]
Sensitive Light Sensitive
Merck 14,5875
Solubility Product Constant (Ksp)pKsp: 19.21
Stability:Stable, but may be light sensitive. Incompatible with potassium and sodium.
CAS DataBase Reference7789-47-1(CAS DataBase Reference)
EPA Substance Registry SystemMercury bromide (HgBr2) (7789-47-1)
Safety Information
Hazard Codes T+,N
Risk Statements 26/27/28-33-50/53
Safety Statements 13-28-45-60-61
RIDADR UN 1634 6.1/PG 2
WGK Germany 3
RTECS OV7415000
8
TSCA Yes
HazardClass 6.1
PackingGroup II
HS Code 28521000
Hazardous Substances Data7789-47-1(Hazardous Substances Data)
MSDS Information
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MERCURIC BROMIDE Usage And Synthesis
DescriptionMercuric Bromide is a crystalline solid. Molecular weight= 360.41;Boiling point=322℃; Freezing/Melting point=236℃. Hazard Identification (based on NFPA-704 M Rating System): Health 3, Flammability 0, Reactivity 0. Slightly soluble in water.
Chemical Propertieswhite crystalline powder
Chemical PropertiesMercuric Bromide is a crystalline solid
UsesMedicine.
UsesMercury(II) bromide is used as a reagent in the Koenigs-Knorr reaction, which forms glycoside linkages on carbohydrates. It is also used to test for the presence of arsenic, as recommended by the Pharmacopoeia.
DefinitionChEBI: Mercury dibromide is a mercury coordination entity composed of mercury and bromine with the formula HgBr2.
General DescriptionWhite rhombic crystals. Sensitive to light. Slightly soluble in water and denser than water. Severely toxic by inhalation and ingestion.
Air & Water ReactionsSlightly soluble in water.
Reactivity ProfileMERCURIC BROMIDE is incompatible with acetylene, ammonia, chlorine dioxide, azides, calcium (amalgam formation), sodium carbide, lithium, rubidium, copper . Reacts with sodium azide to give mercury(II) azide, which is sensitive to shock, friction, and heat. Mixing with hydrazine salts in basic solution produced a heat or shock sensitive yellow precipitate [Annalen, 1899, 305, 191]. Reacts violently with chlorine trifluoride *with ignition often occurring.
HazardToxic by inhalation, ingestion, and skin absorption; strong irritant.
Health HazardTOXIC; inhalation, ingestion or skin contact with material may cause severe injury or death. Contact with molten substance may cause severe burns to skin and eyes. Avoid any skin contact. Effects of contact or inhalation may be delayed. Fire may produce irritating, corrosive and/or toxic gases. Runoff from fire control or dilution water may be corrosive and/or toxic and cause pollution.
Fire HazardNon-combustible, substance itself does not burn but may decompose upon heating to produce corrosive and/or toxic fumes. Some are oxidizers and may ignite combustibles (wood, paper, oil, clothing, etc.). Contact with metals may evolve flammable hydrogen gas. Containers may explode when heated.
Safety ProfileA poison by ingestion, skin contact, and intraperitoneal routes. Vigorous reaction with indium at 35OC. Incompatible with sodmm and potassium. When heated to decomposition it emits very toxic fumes of Brand Hg. See also MERCURY COMPOUNDS and BROMIDES.
SynthesisFive parts of Hg are covered with 60 parts of H2O and allowed to react at 50 °C (vigorous stirring) with four parts of Br2 , which is added dropwise as long as no permanent color is formed. The solution is then brought to a boil, filtered hot, and placed in an ice bath to induce crystallization. The salt is dried at as low a temperature as possible. Purification is by careful double or triple sublimation from a porcelain dish heated on a sand bath and covered with a Petri dish. When very high purity is required (e.g., for conductivity measurements), it may be necessary to re - peat the sublimation several times more.
Hg + Br2 = HgBr2
Potential ExposureThis compound has applications in medicine.
First aidIf this chemical gets into the eyes, remove any contact lenses at once and irrigate immediately for at least 15 min, occasionally lifting upper and lower lids. Seek medical attention immediately. If this chemical contacts the skin, remove contaminated clothing and wash immediately with soap and water. Seek medical attention immediately. If this chemical has been inhaled, remove from exposure, begin rescue breathing (using universal precautions, including resuscitation mask) if breathing has stopped and CPR if heart action has stopped. Transfer promptly to a medical Mercuric bromide 1683 facility. When this chemical has been swallowed, get medical attention. Give large quantities of water and induce vomiting. Do not make an unconscious person vomit. Medical observation is recommended for 2448 h after breathing overexposure, as pulmonary edema may be delayed. As first aid for pulmonary edema, a doctor or authorized paramedic may consider administering a corticosteroid spray. Antidotes and special procedures for medical personnel: The drug NAP (n-acetyl penicillamine) has been used to treat mercury poisoning, with mixed success. Note to physician: For severe poisoning BAL [British AntiLewisite, dimercaprol, dithiopropanol (C3H8OS2)] has been used to treat toxic symptoms of certain heavy metals poisoning including mercury. Although BAL is reported to have a large margin of safety, caution must be exercised, because toxic effects may be caused by excessive dosage. Most can be prevented by premedication with 1-ephedrine sulfate (CAS: 134-72-5).
storageColor Code—Blue: Health Hazard/Poison: Store in a secure poison location. Prior to working with this chemical you should be trained on its proper handling and 1684 Mercuric bromide storage. Store in tightly closed containers in a cool, wellventilated area away from light, heat, and acids. Mercuric bromide must be stored to avoid contact with sodium and potassium, since violent reactions occur.
ShippingUN1634 Mercuric bromides, Hazard Class: 6.1; Labels: 6.1-Poisonous materials
Purification MethodsCrystallise it from hot saturated ethanolic solution, dry and keep it at 100o for several hours under a vacuum, then sublime it. [Garrett J Am Chem Soc 61 2744 1939.] Its solubility in H2O is 0.6% at 20o, and 22% at 100o; in EtOH it is 30% at 25o; and in MeOH it is 69.6% at 25o. [Wagenknecht & Juza Handbook of Preparative Inorganic Chemistry (Ed. Brauer) Academic Press Vol II p 1109 1965.] POISONOUS.
IncompatibilitiesViolent reaction with active metals; potassium, sodium. Store away from heat and light
MERCURIC BROMIDE Preparation Products And Raw materials
Raw materialsPotassium bromide
Preparation ProductsTellurium, mol. (te2)
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