Mercury(I) oxide
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15829-53-5 ![]() |
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ChemSpider | 17615579 ![]() |
EC Number | 239-934-0 |
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PubChem | 16683011 |
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Hg2O | |
Molar mass | 417.18 g·mol−1 |
Appearance | Very dark, orange, opaque crystals |
Odor | Odourless |
Density | 9.8 g mL−1 |
Vapor pressure | {{{value}}} |
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Mercury(I) oxide, also known as mercurous oxide, is an inorganic metal oxide with the chemical formula Hg2O.
It is a brown/black powder, insoluble in water, toxic but without taste or smell. It is chemically unstable and converts to mercury(II) oxide and mercury metal.
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