Mercuric chloride is obtained by the action of chlorine on mercury or mercury ( I ) chloride, by the addition of hydrochloric acid to a hot, concentrated solution of mercury ( I ) compounds such as the nitrate:
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For example, emissions of inorganic mercuric compounds ( such as mercuric chloride ) are captured reasonably well by some control devices ( such as wet-scrubbers ), while capture of elemental mercury tends to be low for most emission control devices.
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When it became possible to preserve wooden sleepers with mercuric chloride ( a process called Kyanising ) and creosote, they gave a much quieter ride than stone blocks and it was possible to fasten the rails directly using clips or rail spikes.
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As part of " prospecting for disease, " Consumer Reports wrote that these groups had placed high doses of mercuric chloride on a skin patch which was guaranteed to produce irritation on the patient's skin and subsequent revenue for the person administering the test.
