Title: Mercuric Dichromate(VI)
CAS Registry Number: 7789-10-8
Additional Names: Mercury bichromate
Molecular Formula: Cr2HgO7
Molecular Weight: 416.58
Percent Composition: Cr 24.96%, Hg 48.15%, O 26.88%
Line Formula: HgCr2O7
Properties: Red, heavy, cryst powder. Practically insol in water; sol in HCl or HNO3. Poisonous!
Status: This monograph has been retired and is no longer subject to revision or update.