HgC

ceramic

· JVASP-118540· HgC

HgC is a mercury-containing ceramic compound that belongs to the family of intermetallic and ceramic materials. This material is primarily of research and historical interest rather than a widespread industrial ceramic, as mercury-based compounds present significant toxicity and environmental concerns that limit their practical engineering applications. While it exhibits ceramic-like properties, HgC is rarely specified for modern engineering designs due to health hazards associated with mercury exposure and the availability of superior non-toxic alternatives for most high-performance ceramic applications.

research ceramicshistorical materials studyspecialized electronics (obsolete)not recommended for new designs

Compliance & Regulations

?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65

Units:

si imperial

Property	Value	Unit	Conditions
Bulk Modulus(K)	6,686.2	ksi	—
Poisson's Ratio(ν)	0.3000	-	—
Shear Modulus(G)	3,515.7	ksi	—

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Density(ρ)	0.2426	lb/in³	—

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Band Gap(Eg)	2.571	eV	—
Magnetic Moment(μB)	0.000	µB	—

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull)	1.036	eV/atom	—
Formation Energy(ΔHf)	1.034	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.

HgC

Mechanical Properties

Physical Properties

Electrical Properties

Other Properties

Regulatory Screening

Environmental