HgF
ceramic· HgF
HgF is an ionic ceramic compound composed of mercury and fluorine, representing a member of the metal fluoride ceramic family. While not widely commercialized in mainstream engineering, mercury fluoride ceramics are primarily of research interest for specialized applications requiring high density and specific electrochemical or optical properties. Engineers would consider this material for niche applications where mercury's unique chemical properties and fluorine's stability offer advantages over conventional ceramics, though handling and environmental constraints significantly limit its practical deployment.
Research and experimental applicationsHigh-density ceramic matricesElectrochemical devicesSpecialized optical systemsLaboratory instruments
Compliance & Regulations
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 7,755.2 | ksi | — | ||
Exfoliation Energy(Eexf) | 586 | meV/atom | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.3500 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 2,494.6 | ksi | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.3459 | lb/in³ | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 1.830 | eV | — | ||
Dielectric Constant (Relative Permittivity)(εr) | 16.46 | - | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — | ||
Piezoelectric Modulus(eij) | 0.000 | C/m² | — | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | -151.3 | µV/K | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf)2 entries | -1.258 | eV/atom | — | ||
| ↳ | -1.116 | 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.