Mercury

Mercury
1	Formula ----------------------- Molecular Weight	------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 200.6
2	Synonym
3	Physical Property	Physical state Shining , Silvery white , very mobile liquid , easily divisible into globules which readily volatillises on heating Colour Shining , silvery white Odour Taste Solubility Melting point -38.9 Boiling point 35.6
4	Chemical Property
5	Incompatibility
6	Uses	i)                    It has cathartic action ii)                   The ionizable mercury salts are used as disinfectants , parasiticides and fungicides . iii)                 The organic mercurials are used as preservatives . iv)                 A nitrated oxide of mercury is used in Homeopathy
7	Side Effect	Solution of salts have violent ccarrosive  effect on skin and mucous membrane , severe nausea , vomiting , abdominal pain , bloody diarrhea , kidney damage and death .
8	Storage	It is stored in a well closed container