HgNO4

ceramic

· JVASP-122413· HgNO4

Mercury nitrate (HgNO₄) is an inorganic ceramic compound containing mercury in an oxidized state, classified as a metal nitrate ceramic. This material is primarily encountered in laboratory and specialized industrial settings rather than mainstream engineering applications, with historical use in analytical chemistry, metal surface treatment, and specialized catalyst applications. HgNO₄ is notable for its strong oxidizing properties and high density, though its toxicity and environmental concerns have significantly limited its adoption in modern engineering practice, making it largely obsolete in favor of safer alternatives for most applications.

laboratory reagentmetal surface treatment (historical)analytical chemistryspecialized catalysis (research)hazardous material handlingchemical synthesis (niche)

Compliance & Regulations

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

Units:

si imperial

Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Density(ρ)	5.357	kg/m³	—

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Band Gap(Eg)	0.000	eV	—
Magnetic Moment(μB)	3.994	µB	—

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull)	0.08220	eV/atom	—
Formation Energy(ΔHf)	-0.09323	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.

HgNO4

Physical Properties

Electrical Properties

Other Properties

Regulatory Screening

Environmental