Corrosive sublimate

Mercury(II) chloride or mercuric chloride (corrosive sublimate) is the chemical compound of mercury and chlorine with the formula HgCl2.

This white crystalline solid is a laboratory reagent and a molecular compound. Once used as a treatment for syphilis. Now it is mainly used as a catalyst in production of PVC.

Originally written on May 22, 2013 and last modified on November 22, 2013.

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