Title: Mercurous Bromide

CAS Registry Number: 10031-18-2

Molecular Formula: Br2Hg2

Molecular Weight: 560.99

Percent Composition: Br 28.49%, Hg 71.51%

Line Formula: Hg2Br2

Properties: White, odorless powder; darkens on exposure to light. d 7.3. Sublimes at approx 390° (dec). Insol in water, alcohol, ether; dec by hot HCl or alkali bromides. Protect from light.

Density: d 7.3