Mercury(I) Chloride

Hg₂Cl₂

IUPAC: Dimercury(I) dichloride

CAS: 10112-91-1

개요

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.

구성

원소 기호 원자 원자 질량
Chlorine Cl 2 35.4500
Mercury Hg 2 200.5900

원소 구성

Cl
Chlorine ×2
15.0%
Hg
Mercury ×2
85.0%

용도

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

흥미로운 사실

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

안전

  • ⚠ Toxic mercury compound
  • ⚠ Cumulative mercury poisoning

Structure

SMILES

Cl[Hg].Cl[Hg]

성질

유형
salt
상태
solid
몰 질량
472.09 g/mol
밀도
7.1500 g/cm³
녹는점
383.0 °C
용해도
0.002 g/L at 25°C

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass
471.8767
TPSA
0.0 Ų
H-Bond Donors
0
H-Bond Acceptors
0
Rotatable Bonds
0
Heavy Atoms
4
Complexity
4.0

관련 화합물

Diammonium Phosphate

(NH₄)₂HPO₄

Ammonium Chloride

NH₄Cl

Barium Chloride

BaCl₂

Cadmium Sulfide

CdS

Calcium Sulfate

CaSO₄

Cerium(III) Chloride

CeCl₃

Copper(II) Sulfide

CuS

Ammonium Sulfate

(NH₄)₂SO₄

Ammonium Bicarbonate

NH₄HCO₃

Calcium Propionate

Ca(C₂H₅COO)₂

Frequently Asked Questions

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