Mercury(II) Sulfide

HgS

IUPAC: Mercury(II) sulfide

CAS: 1344-48-5

Übersicht

Mercury(II) sulfide occurs naturally as cinnabar, a brilliant red mineral used as a pigment since ancient times. It was the source of mercury for thousands of years.

Zusammensetzung

Element Symbol Atome Atommasse
Sulfur S 1 32,0600
Mercury Hg 1 200,5900

Elementare Zusammensetzung

S
Sulfur ×1
13,8%
Hg
Mercury ×1
86,2%

Verwendung

  • • Historical pigment (vermillion)
  • • Mercury ore

Wissenswertes

  • ✦ Cinnabar was the most important source of the red pigment vermillion for millennia

Sicherheit

  • ⚠ Toxic (mercury compound)
  • ⚠ Environmental hazard

Structure

SMILES

S=[Hg]

Eigenschaften

Typ
salt
Zustand
solid
Molmasse
232,66 g/mol
Dichte
8,1000 g/cm³
Schmelzpunkt
580,0 °C
Löslichkeit
insoluble

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass
233,9427
TPSA
32,1 Ų
H-Bond Donors
0
H-Bond Acceptors
1
Rotatable Bonds
0
Heavy Atoms
2
Complexity
2,0

Verwandte Verbindungen

Ammonium Chloride

NH₄Cl

Barium Chloride

BaCl₂

Calcium Sulfate

CaSO₄

Cerium(III) Chloride

CeCl₃

Copper(II) Sulfide

CuS

Ammonium Sulfate

(NH₄)₂SO₄

Barium Carbonate

BaCO₃

Calcium Citrate

Ca₃(C₆H₅O₇)₂

Calcium Phosphate

Ca₃(PO₄)₂

Calcium Propionate

Ca(C₂H₅COO)₂

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mercury(II) Sulfide?
Mercury(II) Sulfide (HgS) is a salt compound with the IUPAC name Mercury(II) sulfide.
What is the molecular weight of Mercury(II) Sulfide?
Mercury(II) Sulfide has a molar mass of 232.66 g/mol.
What state is Mercury(II) Sulfide at room temperature?
Mercury(II) Sulfide is a solid at room temperature.
Is Mercury(II) Sulfide organic or inorganic?
Mercury(II) Sulfide is classified as an inorganic compound.
What elements make up Mercury(II) Sulfide?
Mercury(II) Sulfide (HgS) is composed of Sulfur (S), Mercury (Hg).