HgPb3

ceramic
· JVASP-104737· HgPb3

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.

radiation shielding (research)high-density composites (experimental)electronic packaging (specialized)thermal management (investigational)dense ceramic compounds (development stage)

Compliance & Regulations

?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
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Density(ρ)
0.4120
lb/in³
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Band Gap(Eg)
0.000
eV
Magnetic Moment(μB)
0.000
µB
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Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull)
0.05380
eV/atom
Formation Energy(ΔHf)
0.05382
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.
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