Li3Hg

ceramic
· Li3Hg

Li3Hg is an intermetallic ceramic compound combining lithium and mercury, classified as a ceramic material despite its metallic constituents. This compound is primarily of research and development interest rather than established industrial production, explored for its potential in energy storage, advanced ceramics, and functional materials where lithium's electrochemical properties and mercury's unique density characteristics might offer novel property combinations. Engineers would consider Li3Hg in specialized applications requiring unusual combinations of mechanical behavior and density, though material availability, thermal stability, and toxicity concerns associated with mercury would necessitate careful evaluation against conventional alternatives in most practical scenarios.

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Compliance & Regulations

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PropertyValueUnitConditionsSource
Bulk Modulus(K)2 entries
25.85
GPa
25.85
GPa
Elastic Compliance Tensor(Sij)
Matrix (redacted)
1/GPa
Elastic Anisotropy(AU)
1.967
-
Elastic Stiffness Tensor(Cij)
Matrix (redacted)
Pa
Poisson's Ratio(ν)
0.3100
-
Shear Modulus(G)2 entries
11.25
GPa
11.25
GPa
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Density(ρ)
5.436
kg/m³
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Band Gap(Eg)
0.000
eV
Magnetic Moment(μB)
0.000
µB
Seebeck Coefficient(S)
-4.410
µV/K
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Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull)
0.000
eV/atom
Formation Energy(ΔHf)
-0.2458
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.