HgPb3 is an intermetallic ceramic compound containing mercury and lead, belonging to the family of dense metal-ceramic materials. This material is primarily of research and experimental interest rather than established industrial production, with potential applications in specialized electronic, thermal management, or radiation shielding contexts where its high density and metal-ceramic hybrid properties may offer advantages. Engineers would consider HgPb3 only for niche applications requiring the unique combination of heavy-element composition and ceramic stability, though practical use is limited by mercury's toxicity, regulatory restrictions, and the material's developmental maturity.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 11.40 | kg/m³ | — |
| 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) | 0.05380 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.05382 | eV/atom | — |