Mercury(II) Sulfide

HgS

IUPAC: Mercury(II) sulfide

CAS: 1344-48-5

Descripción general

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.

Composición

Elemento Símbolo Átomos Masa atómica
Sulfur S 1 32,0600
Mercury Hg 1 200,5900

Composición elemental

S
13,8%
Hg
86,2%

Usos

  • Historical pigment (vermillion)
  • Mercury ore

Datos curiosos

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

Seguridad

  • ⚠ Toxic (mercury compound)
  • ⚠ Environmental hazard

Structure

SMILES

S=[Hg]

Propiedades

Tipo
salt
Estado
solid
Masa molar
232,66 g/mol
Densidad
8,1000 g/cm³
Punto de fusión
580,0 °C
Solubilidad
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

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).