Mercuric CyanideMercuric Cyanide (Hg(CN)2) is a odorless white powder, toxic with a bitter metallic taste. Even though it is not flammable, we still recommend a secure chemical storage building or container that meets specific regulations for storing Mercuric Cyanide. That’s why we suggest one of the following: CHEMLoc, DRUMLoc
Mercuric Cyanide Storing Details
- Flammable Details: Not flammable.
- Storage Details: Keep separated from incompatible substances. Store and handle in accordance with all current regulations and standards. Requires compliant chemical storage container.
- Compatible Details:
- Description: Mercury(II) cyanide, also known as mercuric cyanide, is a coordination compound of nitrogen, carbon and mercury. It is a colorless, odorless, toxic white powder with a bitter metallic taste.
- Classification: CLASS 6.1
- Brand Name: n/a
Mercuric Cyanide Properties
|Formula||Density||Boiling Point;||IUPAC ID||Molar Mass||Soluble In||Melting Point|
|Hg(CN)2||4.00 g/cm³||n/a||n/a||252.63 g/mol||Water, alcohol, ammonia. Slightly soluble in ether.||608°F (320°C)|