12-05950. Mercurous Chlorate [Archived]

Nomenclature

CAS number: 10294-44-7
Cl2Hg2O6; mol wt 568.08.
Cl 12.48%, Hg 70.62%, O 16.90%.
Hg2(ClO3)2.

Properties

White crystals; dec at about 250° to form oxygen, mercuric oxide and mercuric chloride. d 6.41. Sparingly sol in water; hydrolyzed in hot water to form basic salts.

Status

This monograph has been retired and is no longer subject to revision or update.