Ammoniated mercury

Ammoniated mercury
1	Formula ----------------------- Molecular Weight	------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 252.1
2	Synonym	White Precipitate
3	Physical Property	Physical state Heavy amorphous powder Colour White  but darkens on exposure to light Odour Odourless Taste Solubility Soluble in warm hydrochloric , nitric and acetic acid . Practically insoluble in water and alcohol
4	Chemical Property
5	Incompatibility
6	Uses	i)                    It is formerly used topically as an anti-infective agent in the treatment of impetigo ( infectious skin disease ) and other staphylococcal skin infection . ii)                   It also used in dermatomycoses , in psoriasis , and in crab infestations
7	Side Effect	Adverse effect of ammoniated mercury therapy include allergic reaction , acrodyniaand mercury poisoning .
8	Storage	It is stored in well closed container and  protected from light .