HgSb5

ceramic
· JVASP-124659· HgSb5

HgSb5 is a mercury-antimony intermetallic compound classified as a ceramic material, representing a heavy metal-based binary phase in the Hg-Sb system. While this composition is not a widely commercialized engineering material, it belongs to the family of intermetallic compounds that are of research interest for their unique electronic and thermal properties, particularly in specialized applications requiring high-density phases or unusual solid-state characteristics. Engineers would consider HgSb5 primarily in experimental or niche contexts where the specific phase chemistry of mercury-antimony systems offers advantages unavailable in conventional alternatives, though practical applications remain limited due to the material's experimental status and the toxicity concerns inherent to mercury-containing compounds.

research compoundsintermetallic phasesthermoelectric researchhigh-density applicationsmaterials characterizationphase diagram studies

Compliance & Regulations

?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
Units:
siimperial
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Density(ρ)
0.2735
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)
0.1108
eV/atom—
Formation Energy(ΔHf)
0.1108
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.