Ag₃Hg is an intermetallic compound composed of silver and mercury, belonging to the precious metal alloy family. This material is primarily encountered in dental amalgam formulations and historical scientific/laboratory applications, where its high density and metallic properties made it relevant for specialized uses. While largely superseded in modern dentistry by mercury-free alternatives due to environmental and health concerns, Ag₃Hg remains of academic and historical interest in metallurgy and materials science for understanding silver-mercury phase behavior and intermetallic structure.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.4203 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | -5.350 | µV/K | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.08500 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.08496 | eV/atom | — |