Mercury (Inorganic)
CAS Number
7439-97-6Synonym
Colloidal mercury; Hydrargyrum; Inorganic mercury compounds; Liquid silver; Mercury; NCI-C60399; Quicksilver
Occurrence/Use
Thermometers, barometers, mirrors, lubricant, laboratory reagent; catalyst in oxidation of organic compounds, extraction of gold and silver from ores; manufacture of pulp, paper, switching devices, chlorine, caustic soda; component of batteries, dental amalgams; component of tobacco smoke
Comments
Listed as Mercury and mercury compounds; methyl mercury and methylmercury compounds listed separately.