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Mercury(II) Iodide

Mercury(II) Iodide

CAS Number: 7774-29-0

Molecular Formula: HgI2

About Mercury(II) Iodide

Mercury(II) iodide (CAS 7774-29-0) remains a critical component in the U.S. high-purity fine chemicals market, specifically valued for its role as a semiconductor material in room-temperature radiation detectors for X-ray and gamma-ray imaging where maintaining a purity of >= 99% is essential for sensor sensitivity. Di...

Mercury(II) Iodide Specifications

CAS Number
7774-29-0
Molecular Formula
HgI2
Molecular Weight
454.40 g/mol
IUPAC Name
mercury(II) iodide
Canonical SMILES
I[Hg]I
InChI Key
YFDLHELOZYVNJE-UHFFFAOYSA-L
Molecular Weight
454.40 g/mol
Physical appearance
Scarlet-red, odorless, and tasteless powder or crystals that can turn yellow when heated above 126-130 °C.

Analytical Chemistry

A versatile reagent commonly used to prepare Nessler's reagent for the detection of ammonia and utilized as a standard for quantifying halides

Semiconductor Material

A high-density photoconductor employed in the manufacturing of X-ray and gamma-ray detectors and room-temperature imaging devices

Laboratory Research

A functional catalyst and reagent used in organic synthesis and chemical analysis for the development of complex mercury compounds

Veterinary Medicine

A critical component used in the formulation of blister ointments for treating conditions such as exostoses and bursal enlargements in animals

Photography

A specialized compound utilized in the production of photographic emulsions to enhance image quality and sensitivity.

Mercury(II) Iodide FAQs

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25 kg (evaluation) · 1 MT (commercial)

Lead Time

3 – 5 weeks estimated

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20 L pails, 200 L HDPE drums, 1000 L IBC

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