Mercuric Sulphide (CAS 1344-48-5)

Molecular structure

Chemical Product

MERCURIC SULPHIDE

Cat. NoKC.1310120 CategorySalts Molecular FormulaHgS CAS1344-48-5 Molecular Weight232.66 g/mol

Package 100GM

Safety & Hazards (GHS) Warning

Irritant

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Cinnabar is a mineral with formula of HgS. The IMA symbol is Cin.

Red form used to color plastics, sealing wax, marking linen, manufacturing of fancy colored paper, and as antibacterial; Black form used as pigment for rubber, etc. [Merck Index]
Pulp and Paper Processing [Category: Industry]
Using Disinfectants or Biocides [Category: Clean]
Mercury(II) sulfide is used as a semiconductor and as a red pigment, vermillion. (L426)

Physical Description

Dry Powder

IUPAC Name	sulfanylidenemercury
Molecular Formula	HgS
Molecular Weight	232.66 g/mol
CAS	1344-48-5
SMILES	S=[Hg]
InChIKey	QXKXDIKCIPXUPL-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Catalog No	KC.1310120
Pack sizes	100GM

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