K3Hg
ceramic· K3Hg
K3Hg is an intermetallic ceramic compound containing potassium and mercury, representing an unusual hybrid material that bridges metallic and ceramic characteristics. This compound is primarily of research and theoretical interest rather than established industrial use, with potential applications in specialty electronics, photonic materials, or low-temperature phase-change systems where mercury-containing ceramics show promise. Engineers would consider K3Hg in exploratory applications requiring unusual combinations of properties or in studies of phase behavior and material synthesis, though its mercury content presents significant handling, environmental, and regulatory constraints that limit practical adoption.
experimental semiconductorsmercury-based phase-change materialsresearch thermophysicsspecialty electronic compoundslow-temperature ceramics
Compliance & Regulations
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 5.700 | GPa | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.3300 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 1.460 | GPa | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 2.884 | kg/m³ | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg)2 entries | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
| ↳ | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | -5.890 | µV/K | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.05040 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.04391 | 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.