HgPbO2S

ceramic

· HgPbO2S

HgPbO₂S is a mixed-metal oxide-sulfide ceramic compound containing mercury, lead, oxygen, and sulfur. This material belongs to the family of heavy-metal chalcogenides and is primarily of research interest rather than established commercial use. Applications remain largely experimental, with potential relevance in specialized optoelectronic, photocatalytic, or radiation-shielding contexts where the combination of heavy elements and mixed anionic character may offer advantages; however, the toxicity of mercury and lead severely limits practical engineering adoption and makes this compound unsuitable for most modern applications.

Research/experimental compoundsRadiation shielding (theoretical)Photocatalytic materials (exploratory)Optoelectronics (non-commercial)

Compliance & Regulations

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

Units:

si imperial

Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Band Gap(Eg)	0.000	eV	—
Magnetic Moment(μB)	-0.00348	μB	—

Verified Unverified Low confidence (<80%) Link to source

Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Formation Energy(ΔHf)	1.080	eV/atom	—

Verified Unverified Low confidence (<80%) Link to source

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.

HgPbO2S

Electrical Properties

Other Properties

Regulatory Screening

Environmental