HgNCl is an inorganic ceramic compound containing mercury, nitrogen, and chlorine that exists primarily as a research material rather than an established engineering ceramic. This compound belongs to the family of metal nitride chlorides and has been studied in materials science contexts, though it remains largely experimental with limited commercial adoption. The material's potential lies in specialized applications requiring the unique properties of mercury-containing compounds, though environmental and health concerns associated with mercury significantly constrain its practical engineering use compared to non-toxic ceramic alternatives.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 6,126.4 | ksi | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.4100 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 3,137.2 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.2605 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 1.128 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.8560 | eV/atom | — |