Title: Mercuric Bromide
CAS Registry Number: 7789-47-1
Molecular Formula: Br2Hg
Molecular Weight: 360.40
Percent Composition: Br 44.34%, Hg 55.66%
Line Formula: HgBr2
Literature References: Usually prepd from the elements: Jander, Brodersen, Z. Anorg. Chem. 261, 261 (1950).
Properties: White crystals or cryst powder; sensitive to light. Poisonous! d 6.05. mp 237°; sublimes at higher temp. Sol in about 200 parts cold, 25 parts boiling water; freely sol in hot alcohol, in methanol, HCl, HBr, alkali bromide solns; slightly sol in chloroform. Protect from light.
Melting point: mp 237° |