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* Mercury(II) Thiocyanate decomposition is possibly the weirdest chemical reaction in the world. Mercury(II) thiocyanate (Hg(SCN)2) is an inorganic chemical compound, the salt of Hg2+ and the thiocyanate anion. It is a stable solid at room temperature that has the appearance of white powder with chunks; it can also be grey in color, depending on purity. Mercury compounds are extremely toxic and protective equipment should be used whenever working with mercury thiocyanate. However, it is commercially available, though expensive. Mercury thiocyanate is best known for its former use in pyrotechnics, as it will produce a large, winding "snake" when set on fire. This is known as the Pharaoh's Serpent. Though some people still use it for this purpose, it is generally avoided because of the production of toxic gases when this reaction occurs.

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	* Mercury(II) Thiocyanate decomposition is possibly the weirdest chemical reaction in the world. Mercury(II) thiocyanate (Hg(SCN)2) is an inorganic chemical compound, the salt of Hg2+ and the thiocyanate anion. It is a stable solid at room temperature that has the appearance of white powder with chunks; it can also be grey in color, depending on purity. Mercury compounds are extremely toxic and protective equipment should be used whenever working with mercury thiocyanate. However, it is commercially available, though expensive. Mercury thiocyanate is best known for its former use in pyrotechnics, as it will produce a large, winding "snake" when set on fire. This is known as the Pharaoh's Serpent. Though some people still use it for this purpose, it is generally avoided because of the production of toxic gases when this reaction occurs.		* Mercury(II) Thiocyanate decomposition is possibly the weirdest chemical reaction in the world. Mercury(II) thiocyanate (Hg(SCN)2) is an inorganic chemical compound, the salt of Hg2+ and the thiocyanate anion. It is a stable solid at room temperature that has the appearance of white powder with chunks; it can also be grey in color, depending on purity. Mercury compounds are extremely toxic and protective equipment should be used whenever working with mercury thiocyanate. However, it is commercially available, though expensive. Mercury thiocyanate is best known for its former use in pyrotechnics, as it will produce a large, winding "snake" when set on fire. This is known as the Pharaoh's Serpent. Though some people still use it for this purpose, it is generally avoided because of the production of toxic gases when this reaction occurs.
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WikiSysop at 11:19, 21 November 2013

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