Making Mercury Thiocyanate (The Pharaoh's Serpent) - Revisited

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Hey guys, today we are going to be revisiting the synthesis of mercury thiocyanate. I won't be demonstrating it in the this video. Instead ill have a dedicated one for it soon. This is scaled up 10x compared to my previous one.

Old Video:    • Making the Pharaoh's Serpent  

Warning: This experiments requires the handling of dangerous and volatile chemicals. It must only be carried out in a fume hood or outdoors.

All chemicals must be disposed of properly. Everything will be contaminated with mercury/mercury salts. NOTHING CAN GO DOWN THE DRAIN OR IN THE GARBAGE. Only carry out this experiment if you can dispose of the chemicals and combustion products properly.

Every step of this synthesis deals with dangerous or toxic materials. Gloves, safety glasses and a lab coat are mandatory.

Here is a video to show you how volatile elemental mercury is. It lets off a lot of vapor and breathing this must be avoided.
   • Elemental Mercury Vapor Visualization  "

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