HgF2
ceramic· HgF2
Mercuric fluoride (HgF₂) is an inorganic ceramic compound combining mercury and fluorine, classified as a halide ceramic material. While primarily of research and specialized industrial interest rather than mainstream engineering use, HgF₂ appears in niche applications requiring unique chemical or thermal properties inherent to mercury-fluoride systems. Its high density and notable elastic moduli distinguish it from common ceramics, making it relevant for researchers investigating dense ceramic phases, fluoride-based materials, or mercury compound chemistry in controlled laboratory and industrial settings where toxicity can be carefully managed.
Research ceramicsFluoride-based compoundsDense ceramic phasesSpecialized chemical applicationsLaboratory experimentationHigh-density materials research
Compliance & Regulations
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 97.63 | GPa | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.4200 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 19.52 | GPa | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 8.984 | kg/m³ | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.8620 | eV | — | ||
Dielectric Constant (Relative Permittivity)(εr)3 entries | 12.36 | - | — | ||
| ↳ | 11.01 | - | — | ||
| ↳ | 7.803 range 3.931–11.68median of 2 measurements | - | — | ||
Electronic Dielectric Tensor(ε∞) | Matrix (redacted) | - | — | ||
Total Dielectric Tensor(ε) | Matrix (redacted) | - | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — | ||
Piezoelectric Modulus(eij) | 0.000 | C/m² | — | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | -80.77 | µV/K | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf)2 entries | -1.460 | eV/atom | — | ||
| ↳ | -1.399 | 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.