Mercury oxide
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Mercury oxide can refer to:
  • Mercury(I) oxide
    Mercury(I) oxide
    Mercury oxide, also known as mercurous oxide or oxomercury, is an inorganic metal oxide with the chemical formula Hg2O.It is a brown/black powder, insoluble in water, toxic but without taste or smell. It is chemically unstable and converts to mercuric oxide and mercury metal....

     (mercurous oxide), Hg2O
  • Mercury(II) oxide
    Mercury(II) oxide
    Mercury oxide, also called mercuric oxide or simply mercury oxide, has a formula of HgO. It has a red or orange color. Mercury oxide is a solid at room temperature and pressure...

    (mercuric oxide), HgO
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