VHg
metal· JVASP-122892· VHg
VHg is a mercury-based metallic material, likely a specialized alloy or amalgam formulation used in niche industrial and scientific applications. Historically, mercury alloys have served in electrical switching, precision instruments, and laboratory equipment where their unique liquid-metal or low-melting-point properties are exploited. Modern use of mercury-based systems is limited due to environmental and health regulations in most developed markets, making this material primarily relevant for legacy equipment maintenance, specialized laboratory work, or regions with less restrictive material standards.
legacy electrical contacts and switcheslaboratory measurement instrumentsmercury amalgam formulationsspecialized thermometers and barometershistorical equipment restoration
Compliance & Regulations
?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | -8.030 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 56.20 | GPa | — |
Verified Unverified Low confidence (<80%) Link to source
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 12.14 | kg/m³ | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — |
Verified Unverified Low confidence (<80%) Link to source
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.6908 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.6908 | eV/atom | — |
Verified Unverified Low confidence (<80%) Link to source
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.