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==Basic Information==
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==Basic Description== ==Basic Description==


'''Mercury(II) oxide''' has a formula of ]] and a formula weight of 216.6. It has a reddish-orangy color. Mercury(II) oxide is a solid at room temperature and pressure. '''Mercury(II) oxide''' has a formula of ]] and a formula weight of 216.6. It has a reddish-orangy color. Mercury(II) oxide is a solid at room temperature and pressure.


==Uses== ==Uses==


HgO is sometimes used in the prodcution of mercury as it decomposes quit easily. ]] is sometimes used in the prodcution of mercury as it decomposes quit easily.


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Basic Information

Mercury(II) oxide
Mercury(II) oxide
General
Systematic name Mercury(II) oxide
Other names Mercuric oxide
Molecular formula HgO
Molar mass 216.5894 g/mol
Appearance Yellow or red solid.
CAS number
Properties
Density and phase 11.14 g/cm, solid
Solubility in water N/A
Melting point 500 °C (596 K)
Boiling point N/A
Basicity (pKb) N/A
Structure
Coordination
geometry 		?
Crystal structure ?
Dipole moment ? D
Hazards
MSDS External MSDS
EU classification Toxic
R-phrases R35
S-phrases S1/2, S26, S37/39, S45
NFPA 704 Template:Nfpa
Flash point non flammable
Supplementary data page
Structure and
properties 		n, εr, etc.
Thermodynamic
data 		Phase behaviour
Solid, liquid, gas
Spectral data UV, IR, NMR, MS
Except where noted otherwise, data are given for
materials in their standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa)
Infobox disclaimer and references

Basic Description

Mercury(II) oxide has a formula of HgO and a formula weight of 216.6. It has a reddish-orangy color. Mercury(II) oxide is a solid at room temperature and pressure.

Uses

HgO is sometimes used in the prodcution of mercury as it decomposes quit easily.

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