HgCN2

ceramic
· JVASP-91359· HgCN2

Mercury cyanide (HgCN2) is an inorganic ceramic compound consisting of mercury bonded with cyanide ligands, forming a dense crystalline structure. This material is primarily of research interest rather than established industrial use, with investigation focused on coordination chemistry, metal-organic frameworks, and potential applications in specialized sensing or catalytic systems. Engineers would encounter this compound in academic or exploratory contexts rather than conventional engineering design, where its unique mercury-cyanide bonding and density characteristics may offer advantages in niche applications requiring heavy-metal-based ceramics or coordination materials.

research ceramicscoordination chemistrymetal-organic frameworks (MOFs)experimental sensing materialscatalytic substrateslaboratory compounds

Compliance & Regulations

?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
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Bulk Modulus(K)
ksi
Poisson's Ratio(ν)
-
Shear Modulus(G)
ksi
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Density(ρ)
lb/in³
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Band Gap(Eg)
eV
Dielectric Constant (Relative Permittivity)(εr)
-
Magnetic Moment(μB)
µB
Piezoelectric Modulus(eij)
C/m²
Seebeck Coefficient(S)
µV/K
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Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull)
eV/atom
Formation Energy(ΔHf)
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.