HgClO4

ceramic

· JVASP-137246· HgClO4

Mercury perchlorate (HgClO4) is an inorganic salt compound combining mercury and perchlorate ions, classified as a ceramic material due to its ionic crystalline structure. This is a specialized chemical compound primarily encountered in laboratory and analytical chemistry contexts rather than mainstream engineering applications. It is notable for its use in electrochemistry, as a catalyst in certain organic synthesis reactions, and historically in specialized instrumentation, though its toxicity and the environmental concerns associated with mercury limit its adoption in modern engineering practice.

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Compliance & Regulations

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

Units:

si imperial

Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Density(ρ)	5.364	kg/m³	—

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Band Gap(Eg)	0.000	eV	—
Magnetic Moment(μB)	2.632	µB	—

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull)	0.3404	eV/atom	—
Formation Energy(ΔHf)	0.1656	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.

HgClO4

Physical Properties

Electrical Properties

Other Properties

Regulatory Screening

Environmental