KHg

ceramic
· KHg

KHg is a ceramic compound containing potassium and mercury, representing an intermetallic or mixed-metal ceramic phase with relatively moderate stiffness and a dense structure. This material appears to be primarily of research interest rather than established in widespread industrial production, as compounds in this chemical system are not commonly encountered in conventional engineering applications. Potential applications would be limited to specialized research contexts, possibly in materials science studies of mercury-containing ceramics, high-density ceramics for radiation shielding, or exploratory work in solid-state chemistry, though the mercury content presents significant handling, toxicity, and regulatory challenges that would severely restrict practical deployment.

research compoundsmercury-based ceramicshigh-density materialsmaterials science studiespotential radiation applications

Compliance & Regulations

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PropertyValueUnitConditionsSource
Bulk Modulus(K)
1,813
ksi
Poisson's Ratio(ν)
0.3300
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Shear Modulus(G)
820.9
ksi
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Density(ρ)
0.1954
lb/in³
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Band Gap(Eg)2 entries
0.000
eV
0.000
eV
Magnetic Moment(μB)
0.000
µB
Seebeck Coefficient(S)
15.10
µV/K
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Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull)
0.000
eV/atom
Formation Energy(ΔHf)
-0.1801
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.
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