kalomeliviite
Kalomeliviite is a Finnish term that translates to "mercury chloride white" in English. It refers to the compound calomel, which is chemically known as mercury(I) chloride or Hg2Cl2. Historically, calomel was widely used as a medication, particularly as a purgative and to treat various ailments. Its use was common in the 19th and early 20th centuries.
The compound itself is a white, crystalline solid. It is insoluble in water but soluble in some
In modern times, calomel is rarely used in medicine. Its primary applications are now found in analytical