Cloruro de mercurio(I)

Hg₂Cl₂

IUPAC: Dimercury(I) dichloride

CAS: 10112-91-1

Descripción general

Calomel (Hg₂Cl₂) was historically used as a medicine, laxative, and teething powder despite its toxicity. It is now mainly used in electrochemistry as a reference electrode.

Composición

Elemento Símbolo Átomos Masa atómica
Cloro Cl 2 35,4500
Mercurio Hg 2 200,5900

Composición elemental

Cl
Cloro ×2
15,0%
Hg
Mercurio ×2
85,0%

Usos

  • • Calomel reference electrode
  • • Historical medicine (no longer used)

Datos curiosos

  • ✦ The calomel electrode was the standard reference electrode in electrochemistry for most of the 20th century

Seguridad

  • ⚠ Toxic mercury compound
  • ⚠ Cumulative mercury poisoning

Estructura

SMILES

Cl[Hg].Cl[Hg]

Propiedades

Tipo
salt
Estado
solid
Masa molar
472,09 g/mol
Densidad
7,1500 g/cm³
Punto de fusión
383,0 °C
Solubilidad
0.002 g/L at 25°C

Descriptores moleculares

Masa exacta
471,8767
TPSA
0,0 Ų
Donadores de enlace de hidrógeno
0
Aceptores de enlace de hidrógeno
0
Enlaces rotables
0
Átomos pesados
4
Complejidad
4,0

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Benzoato de sodio

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Carbonato de bario

BaCO₃

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cloruro de mercurio(I)?
Cloruro de mercurio(I) (Hg₂Cl₂) is a salt compound with the IUPAC name Dimercury(I) dichloride.
What is the molecular weight of Cloruro de mercurio(I)?
Cloruro de mercurio(I) has a molar mass of 472.09 g/mol.
What state is Cloruro de mercurio(I) at room temperature?
Cloruro de mercurio(I) is a solid at room temperature.
Is Cloruro de mercurio(I) organic or inorganic?
Cloruro de mercurio(I) is classified as an inorganic compound.
What elements make up Cloruro de mercurio(I)?
Cloruro de mercurio(I) (Hg₂Cl₂) is composed of Cloro (Cl), Mercurio (Hg).