SODIUM MERCURY AMALGAM

CAS NO.：11110-52-4
Empirical Formula: HgNa
Molecular Weight: 223.58
MDL number: MFCD00210362
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Update Date: 2023-04-23 13:52:06

What is SODIUM MERCURY AMALGAM?

Chemical properties

grey solid, often supplied in the form of beads

The Uses of SODIUM MERCURY AMALGAM

Magnetic characteristics were studied of organometallic oxo-vanadium cluster compounds, such as [C₅Me₅V]₄(μ-O)₆, which is formed by reduction with sodium mercury amalgam.

Used for:

Ionic liquid based sodium ion conducting gel polymer electrolytes
Dehalogenation agent for the room-temperature synthesis of carbonaceous films
Plant-scaled method for preparation of deuterium-depleted water
Investigations of solvent effects on desulfonylation of polyethylene glycol-substituted aryl alkyl sulfones

Catalyst for synthesis of selectively benzylated Me α-D-glucopyranosides

Reagent for reduction of RDX for functionalization for forensic analysis

The Uses of SODIUM MERCURY AMALGAM

Preparation of hydrogen, reduction of metal halogen compounds and organic compounds, reagent in analytical chemistry.

Hazard

Flammable, dangerous fire risk.

Properties of SODIUM MERCURY AMALGAM

Melting point:	61 °C
storage temp.	water-free area
form	beads
color	Gray
Merck	13,8646
Stability:	Stable, but extremely reactive. Highly flammable. Reacts violently with water, generating hydrogen. Incompatible with oxidizing agents, water, halogens, acids.

Safety information for SODIUM MERCURY AMALGAM

Signal word	Danger
Pictogram(s)	Flame Flammables GHS02 Corrosion Corrosives GHS05 Skull and Crossbones Acute Toxicity GHS06 Health Hazard GHS08 Environment GHS09
GHS Hazard Statements	H260:Substances And Mixtures Which, In Contact With Water,Emit Flammable Gases H314:Skin corrosion/irritation H331:Acute toxicity,inhalation H372:Specific target organ toxicity, repeated exposure H410:Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term hazard
Precautionary Statement Codes	P201:Obtain special instructions before use. P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P231+P232:Handle under inert gas. Protect from moisture. P308+P313:IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention. P370+P378:In case of fire: Use … for extinction. P402+P404:Store in a dry place. Store in a closed container.