BaHg2

ceramic
· JVASP-7703· BaHg2

BaHg2 is an intermetallic ceramic compound containing barium and mercury, belonging to the class of binary metal ceramics with potential applications in specialized electronic and structural contexts. This material is primarily of research interest rather than established in widespread industrial use; it represents the broader family of barium-mercury intermetallics that are investigated for their unique electromagnetic and structural properties at the materials science frontier. Engineers would consider this compound for niche applications requiring the specific combination of properties afforded by barium-mercury bonding, though practical deployment remains limited due to mercury's toxicity concerns and the material's relative scarcity in commercial supply chains.

research and developmentintermetallic compoundsexperimental ceramicsspecialized electronicshigh-density materialsphase diagram studies

Compliance & Regulations

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PropertyValueUnitConditionsSource
Bulk Modulus(K)
280.0
MPa
Poisson's Ratio(ν)
0.09000
-
Shear Modulus(G)
320.0
MPa
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Density(ρ)
9.242
kg/m³
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Band Gap(Eg)
0.000
eV
Magnetic Moment(μB)
0.000
µB
Seebeck Coefficient(S)
11.72
µV/K
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Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull)
0.000
eV/atom
Formation Energy(ΔHf)
-0.3834
eV/atom
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Regulatory Screening

Environmental

RoHS, REACH, and Prop 65 statuses are validated against official substance lists (ECHA SVHC Candidate List, OEHHA Prop 65, RoHS Annex II). Other regulations are estimated from composition and material classification. All screening is a starting point for due diligence — always verify with your supplier before making compliance decisions.