Mercury oxycyanide is a chemical compound, an organomercury derivative. It is both explosive and highly toxic, producing symptoms of both mercury and cyanide poisoning following exposure.[2][3]
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cyano(cyanomercuriooxy)mercury
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3D model (JSmol)
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| ECHA InfoCard | 100.014.209 |
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CompTox Dashboard (EPA)
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| Properties | |
| C2Hg2N2O | |
| Molar mass | 469.219 g·mol−1 |
| Density | 5.94 |
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| orthorhombic | |
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a = 18.93, b = 7.09, c = 3.90
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Formula units (Z)
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Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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See also
editReferences
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- ^ Wilson FP, Ingle PH, Butler CG (July 1958). "The determination of mercury oxycyanide". The Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology. 10 (7): 442–6. doi:10.1111/j.2042-7158.1958.tb10326.x. PMID 13564415. S2CID 25652533.
- ^ Benaissa ML, Hantson P, Bismuth C, Baud FJ (December 1995). "Mercury oxycyanide and mercuric cyanide poisoning: two cases". Intensive Care Medicine. 21 (12): 1051–3. doi:10.1007/BF01700673. PMID 8750135. S2CID 28243218.