HgCl3

ceramic
· JVASP-116167· HgCl3

HgCl3 is an ionic ceramic compound composed of mercury and chlorine, belonging to the halide ceramic family. This material is primarily encountered in research and specialized chemical applications rather than mainstream engineering, with historical use in laboratory synthesis, pharmaceutical preparation, and certain analytical chemistry contexts. Engineers would consider this material only in niche applications requiring mercury's unique chemical properties, though its toxicity and environmental persistence have significantly limited modern industrial adoption in favor of safer alternatives.

chemical synthesis and catalysishistorical pharmaceutical preparationanalytical chemistry reagentlaboratory research compoundsspecialty halide ceramics

Compliance & Regulations

?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
PropertyValueUnitConditionsSource
Bulk Modulus(K)
2,439.5
ksi
Poisson's Ratio(ν)
0.3100
-
Shear Modulus(G)
1,330
ksi
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Density(ρ)
0.1527
lb/in³
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Band Gap(Eg)
0.000
eV
Magnetic Moment(μB)
0.000
µB
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Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull)
0.1705
eV/atom
Formation Energy(ΔHf)
-0.1966
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.