MERCURIC OXIDE RED LR
Red mercuric oxide is used industrially as an Abrasive and as a biological growth inhibitor in marine paints.
It is also used as a colorant for ceramic glazes.
HgO is sometimes used in the production of mercury as it decomposes quite easily. When it decomposes, oxygen gas is generated. It is also used as a material for cathodes in mercury batteries.
Light sensitive. Incompatible with hypophosphoric acid, fuels, strong oxidizing agents, strong reducing agents, combustible materials, organic materials and phenols.