K2HgS2

ceramic

· JVASP-58923· K2HgS2

K2HgS2 is an inorganic ceramic compound containing potassium, mercury, and sulfur, belonging to the sulfide ceramic family. This is a research-phase material with limited commercial production; it is primarily studied in materials science and solid-state chemistry for its potential electronic and optical properties within mercury sulfide-based ceramic systems. Engineers would consider this compound for specialized applications requiring specific electronic behavior or optical characteristics, though conventional alternatives (such as zinc sulfide or cadmium sulfide ceramics) remain more established for industrial use.

research semiconductorsoptical materials developmentsolid-state chemistrymercury sulfide compoundsexperimental electronicslaboratory synthesis

Compliance & Regulations

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

Units:

si imperial

Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Density(ρ)	0.1354	lb/in³	—

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions
Band Gap(Eg)	2.064	eV	—
Magnetic Moment(μB)	0.000	µB	—
Seebeck Coefficient(S)	-157.7	µV/K	—

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull)	0.000	eV/atom	—
Formation Energy(ΔHf)	-0.8874	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.

K2HgS2

Physical Properties

Electrical Properties

Other Properties

Regulatory Screening

Environmental