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CAS 21908-53-2 — Mercury (ll) oxide red

CAS 21908-53-2 HgO MW 216.5894

Mercury(II) oxide red is a bright red inorganic compound primarily used as a pigment in ceramics, a reagent in chemical synthesis, and in the production of mercury vapor lamps. It is also employed in analytical chemistry for redox titrations and as a mild oxidizing agent. This chemical has a CAS number of 21908-53-2, with the molecular formula HgO and a molecular weight of 216.5894. It should be stored at ambient conditions and handled with caution, as it carries a "Danger" signal word due to its toxicity. Molekula supplies Mercury(II) oxide red from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.

Also known as: Mercury(II) oxide yellow

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