MnHg

metal
· JVASP-20631· MnHg

MnHg is an intermetallic compound combining manganese and mercury, belonging to the family of mercury-based metallic systems. This material is primarily of research and specialized industrial interest rather than a mainstream engineering material; it appears in applications requiring specific magnetic or electrical properties that leverage the unique interaction between manganese's magnetic character and mercury's exceptional conductivity. MnHg and related mercury intermetallics have historical use in laboratory instrumentation, specialized electrical contacts, and mercury-wetted switching devices, though modern environmental and toxicity regulations have significantly limited new applications.

mercury-based intermetallics (research)electrical contacts and relaysmagnetic property researchobsolete/legacy industrial equipmentmaterials science study

Compliance & Regulations

?EAR?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
Magnetic Moment(μB)
µB
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

Export Control

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.