Silver fulminate agcno or cagno cid 62585 structure, chemical names, physical and chemical properties, classification, patents, literature, biological. Manufacturers suppliers data information contained in this material data sheet is believed to be reliable but no representation. A fullface piece respirator with a mercury vapor or chlorine gas cartridge may be worn up to 50 times the exposure. Mercuric oxide red material safety data sheet cas no 21908. Contact with sulfuric acid causes explosion, aqueous ammonia and hg react to form an explosive solid, likely a fulminate. Material safety data sheet mercuric chloride solutions. It was introduced by the british gentleman wright in 1821 as an effective filler for percussion caps. Known to the alchemists and long used as a detonator to set off dynamitemercury fulminate has a checkered past.
Search results for 1 mercury fulminate at sigmaaldrich. Usa home product directory materials science metal and ceramic science metals mercury. I do not recommend ever trying to make any without extreme caution. Alfred nobel got its patent in 1867 for blasting caps, and was the single most used compound for that. Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical safety goggles as described by oshas eye and face protection regulations in 29 cfr 1910. Mercury is a heavy, silvery dblock metal and one of six elements that are liquid at or near room temperature and pressure. It is a primary explosive and highly sensitive to friction and shock, thus mainly used as a trigger for other explosives in percussion caps and blasting caps. It is a highly shock and frictionsensitive explosive. However our baumanometer sphygmomanometers contain mercury.
Our msds database is an easy to use, do it yourself tool, and best of all. Mercury fulminate, the supersensitive explosive with a nefarious 300year history, has been so difficult to handle in the lab that only now have scientists finally determined its crystal structure. Mercuryii cyanate, though its empirical formula is identical, has a different atomic arrangement. The information in cameo chemicals comes from a variety of data sources. How did mercury fulminate become the primer for bullets. However, we make no warranty of merchantibility or any other warranty. The average halftime for clearance of mercury for different parts of the human body is as follows. Forms heatand shocksensitive explosive yellow precipitate with phosphine. Mercury fulminate is very dangerous to make and handle. Osha, cma, ansi and canadian whmis standards part i what is the material and what do i need to know in an emergency. Other companies are charging thousands of dollars to set up accounts and give you access to their msds online database. Do not wear contact lenses when working with chemicals. Pulling the trigger of the gun released a firing pin that struck the cap causing the mercury fulminate to explode. Mercury has been used in manufacturing, as well as in dental and medical equipment, fertilizers, and pesticides.
In high school i had some pyro friends who wanted to have some fun, i had a stockpile of mercury gallons of it in storage, so we made some mercury fulminate and blew stuff up including one unfortunate captured house rat. Mercury fulminate is an unstable primary explosive compound. The information given is designed only as a guide for safe handling, use, processing, storage, transportation, disposal and release and is not to be considered as a warranty or quality specification. The hazard fields include special hazard alerts air and water reactions, fire hazards, health hazards, a reactivity profile, and details about reactive groups assignments and potentially incompatible absorbents. Mercury ii fulminate is incompatible with acetylene, ammonia, chlorine dioxide, azides, calcium amalgam formation, sodium carbide, lithium, rubidium, copper. Mercury fulminate was discovered in 1799 by the british chemist howard. Mercury ii fulminate, or simply mercury fulminate is a primary explosive, sensitive to friction and shock, widely used in the past as trigger for other explosives in percussion and blasting caps, now largely replaced by other less toxic, more stable and less corrosive primers, such as lead styphnate or tetrazene derivatives. Mar 04, 2017 this feature is not available right now. But is it possible to make mercury fulminate by taking dry, crystalline mercury ii nitrate, dissolving it in water, and adding warm ethanol. Metallic mercury recommended use laboratory chemicals. Section 1 chemical product and company identification. Material safety data sheet mercuryi nitrate dihydrate.
Description of first aid measures general in all cases of doubt, or when symptoms persist, seek medical attention. The best known is mercuryii fulminate, which has been used as a primary explosive in detonators. Other articles where mercury fulminate is discussed. Uses advised against no information available details of the supplier of the safety data sheet. Safety data sheet mercury metallic sds revision date. Safety data sheet creation date 20aug2014 revision date 20aug2014 revision number 1 1. Exposure to mercury or mercury compounds can cause discoloration on the front surface of. As i recall, forsyth was an avid hunter who wanted somet. Mercury ii cyanate, though its empirical formula is identical, has a different atomic arrangement. Aug 24, 2007 300 years after discovery, structure of mercury fulminate finally determined known to the alchemists and long used as a detonator to set off dynamitemercury fulminate has a checkered past. Mercury msds page 1 of 10 material safety data sheet prepared to u.
Solutions of mercuric nitrate form heat or shocksensitive acetylide with cetylene, which is explosive on contact with sulfuric acid. All forms of mercury hg metal, vapor, inorganic, or organic are converted to methyl mercury. This did not affect the performance materially and provided a substantial economy. Mercury is a naturally occurring trace metalloid element and known neurotoxin with atomic symbol hg, atomic number 80, and atomic weight 200. National pollutant inventory mercury and compounds fact sheet 300 years after discovery, structure of mercury fulminate finally determined. It is characterized as a heavy, silverywhite metallic liquid at room temperature that is odorless. Sheet msds and the label to determine product ingredients and.
Your new online msds binder is a place for you to store the material safety data sheets you need to deploy. Exposure to mercury or mercury compounds can cause discoloration on the front surface of the lens, which does not interfere with vision. Mercury fulminate from mercury ii nitrate mercury fulminate is typically sythesized by reacting a solution of mercury ii nitrate and about 65% nitric acid with a measured amount of warm ethanol. Mercury in other organs is removed slowly from the body via the kidneys. None information in this msds is from available published sources and is believed to be accurate. An organomercury compound that is the bis n oxide of mercuryii cyanide. Mercuryii fulminate article about mercuryii fulminate. For a msds material safety data sheet for elemental mercury from our supplier, bethlehem apparatus, use this link. Mercuryii fulminate is a chemical compound of mercury.
Sciencemadness discussion board mercury fulminate from. Mercury safety data sheet according to the federal final rule of hazard communication revised on 2012 hazcom 2012 112320 en english 29 brain. Mercuryii fulminate is incompatible with acetylene, ammonia, chlorine dioxide, azides, calcium amalgam formation, sodium carbide, lithium, rubidium, copper. Exposure to mercury or mercury compounds can cause discoloration on the front surface of the lens, which does not interfere with. Mercury fulminate is toxic and is practically insoluble in water. This msds, and the associated product, is intended for use only by technically qualified persons, and at their own discretion and risk. Silver fulminate is much more sensitive than mercury fulminate. It is highly sensitive to friction, heat and shock and is mainly used as a trigger for other explosives in percussion caps and blasting caps. Identification product name mercury filled thermometers and hydrometers synonyms colloidal mercury. In chemistry, the formula weight is a quantity computed by multiplying the atomic weight in atomic mass units of each element in a chemical formula by the number of atoms of that element present in the formula, then adding all of these products together. Hence any operation based on this book should be based upon sharee approval and.
In chemistry, the formula weight is a quantity computed by multiplying the atomic weight in atomic mass units of each element in a chemical formula by the number of atoms of that element present in the formula, then adding all. Material safety data sheets 360 mercury fulminate unstable sulpfiuric acid selfexplodes chemical stability incompatibility with other material reactivity 4. Due to the instability of the ion, fulminate salts are frictionsensitive explosives. Now, more than 300 years after the discovery of this explosive compound, german. Inorganic forms are converted by microbial action in the atmosphere to methyl mercury. More information on molar mass and molecular weight. Much of the mercury deposited on land, appears to revaporize within a day or two, at least in areas substantially heated by sunlight. Mercury fulminate is an example of an explosive that can be both primary and secondary.
Mercuryii fulminate, or hgcno 2, is a primary explosive. The powders in 19 th century and early 20 th century percussion caps used to fire guns typically contained mercury fulminate, antimony trisulfide, and potassium chlorate. The heat and flame of the explosion ignited the antimony trisulfide, a combustible compound. Mercuryii fulminate, or hgcno2, is a primary explosive. Show this safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance. Explosive mixture with potassium cyanide when heated under confinement. It can be phlegmatized by the addition of oils, fats, or paraffin, and also by pressmolding under very high pressure. Code of federal regulations title 49 section 172 shipping regulations and proper shipping name. This books is released as a reference to practical sharee work of mujahideen. Since conditions and manner of use are outside the control of integra chemical. When dry, it is highly sensitive to shock, impact, and friction, and is easily detonated by sparks and flames.
Material safety data sheet mercuric nitrate, monohydrate, acs. Attachment 2 material safety data sheet for m6 propellant. Safety data sheet northwest missouri state university. Information in this msds is from available published sources and is. Molecular weight of mercury fulminate convert units. May 29, 2009 mercury fulminate is very dangerous to make and handle. The information provided on this msds is correct to the best of our knowledge, information and belief at the date of its publication.
Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. It is a colorless or gray crystalline powder, insoluble in water. Mercury fulminate this is an sop template and is not complete until. Material safety data sheets 360 mercury fulminate unstable sulpfiuric acid selfexplodes chemical stability incompatibility with. The explosive properties of the substance were described by a fellow named edward howard in 1800. Mercuric sulphate material safety data sheet cas no 7783. Chronic ingestion may cause accumulation of mercury in body tissues. Mercuric oxide red material safety data sheet cas no. Socmi hap volatile hap organic hap ozone depleting mercuric acetate the information presented above is offered for informational purposes only.