Obtaining of thiocyanate (rhodanide) of mercury
This is the same compound used in the demonstration of the Pharaoh's serpent. Rodanide mercury easily precipitates, but, like most mercury salts, is very dangerous to handle.
This is the same compound used in the demonstration of the Pharaoh's serpent. Rodanide mercury easily precipitates, but, like most mercury salts, is very dangerous to handle.