K6HgS4

ceramic
· JVASP-21265· K6HgS4

K6HgS4 is a mercury-sulfide ceramic compound belonging to the sulfide ceramics family, characterized by its mercury content and sulfide bonding structure. While not a commercially widespread engineering material, this compound represents research-level ceramics with potential applications in specialized optoelectronic, photonic, or solid-state chemistry contexts where mercury chalcogenides offer unique electronic or optical properties. Engineers would consider this material primarily in experimental or niche applications requiring the specific properties of mercury-sulfide systems, rather than as a conventional structural or functional ceramic for standard industrial use.

Research and developmentOptoelectronic devicesSpecialty ceramicsPhotonic materialsExperimental semiconductorsMercury chalcogenides

Compliance & Regulations

?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
PropertyValueUnitConditionsSource
Bulk Modulus(K)
ksi
Poisson's Ratio(ν)
-
Shear Modulus(G)
ksi
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Density(ρ)
lb/in³
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Band Gap(Eg)
eV
Dielectric Constant (Relative Permittivity)(εr)
-
Magnetic Moment(μB)
µB
Piezoelectric Modulus(eij)
C/m²
Seebeck Coefficient(S)
µV/K
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Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull)
eV/atom
Formation Energy(ΔHf)
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.