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Nessler′s reagent

for qualitative det. of ammonia and ammonium compounds

Synonym(s):

Potassium tetraiodomercurate – Potassium hydroxide solution

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CAS Number:
7783-33-7
MDL number:
MFCD00049656
UNSPSC Code:
41113319
PubChem Substance ID:
329763879
NACRES:
NA.21

form

liquid

Quality Level

100

quality

for qualitative det. of ammonia and ammonium compounds

specific analyte(s)

ammonium

technique(s)

photometry: suitable

impurities

potassium hydroxide
 potassium tetraiodomercurate

density

1.16 g/mL at 20 °C

application(s)

environmental
food and beverages
general analytical

SMILES string

[K+].[K+].I[Hg--](I)(I)I

InChI

1S/Hg.4HI.2K/h;4*1H;;/q+2;;;;;2*+1/p-4

InChI key

OPCMAZHMYZRPID-UHFFFAOYSA-J

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General description

Nessler′s reagent is widely used in determination of ammonium compounds. It can be prepared using anhydrous mercuric iodide and anhydrous potassium iodide. It can be prepared from potassium tetraiodomercurate dissolved in potassium hydroxide.

Application

Nessler′s reagent has been used in determining ammonia in flow analysis regime using analytical spectrometry.

Caution

may form little sediment upon storage

Other Notes

Reagent for the determination of ammonia
The method detection limit is 0.1 mg/L.
Reference: APHA 1975.

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 2 Dermal - Acute Tox. 3 Inhalation - Acute Tox. 3 Oral - Aquatic Acute 1 - Aquatic Chronic 1 - Eye Dam. 1 - Met. Corr. 1 - Skin Corr. 1A - STOT RE 2

Target Organs

Kidney,Central nervous system

Storage Class Code

6.1B - Non-combustible acute toxic Cat. 1 and 2 / very toxic hazardous materials

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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