Name | Mercurous bromide |
Synonyms | HSDB 1221 bromomercury UNII-JSJ4936A2S mercury bromide Mercurous bromide mercury dibromide Mercury monobromide Mercury bromide (HgBr) |
CAS | 10031-18-2 |
EINECS | 232-169-3 |
InChI | InChI=1/BrH.Hg/h1H;/q;+1/p-1 |
Molecular Formula | BrHg |
Molar Mass | 280.494 |
Density | 7.3 |
Melting Point | 405°C |
Vapor Presure | 20200mmHg at 25°C |
Appearance | morphological solid |
Physical and Chemical Properties | EPA Chemical Information Mercury bromide (HgBr) (10031-18-2) |
Use | Used as an analytical reagent and also used in the pharmaceutical industry |
Raw Materials | Mercury Nitric acid Potassium bromide |
toxic substance data | 10031-18-2(Hazardous Substances Data) |
category | toxic substances |
flammability hazard characteristics | Non-combustible; heat produces toxic bromide and mercury vapor fumes |
storage and transportation characteristics | The warehouse is ventilated and dry at low temperature; it is stored separately from acids and food additives |
fire extinguishing agent | Water, carbon dioxide, dry powder, sand |
occupational standards | TLV-TWA 0.1 mg (mercury)/m3; STEL 0.15 mg/m3 |