Mercury(II) Sulfide

HgS

IUPAC: Mercury(II) sulfide

CAS: 1344-48-5

Ikhtisar

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.

Komposisi

Unsur Simbol Atom Massa Atom
Sulfur S 1 32,0600
Mercury Hg 1 200,5900

Komposisi Elemental

S
13,8%
Hg
86,2%

Kegunaan

  • Historical pigment (vermillion)
  • Mercury ore

Fakta Menarik

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

Keselamatan

  • ⚠ Toxic (mercury compound)
  • ⚠ Environmental hazard

Structure

SMILES

S=[Hg]

Sifat

Jenis
salt
Keadaan
solid
Massa Molar
232,66 g/mol
Kerapatan
8,1000 g/cm³
Titik Lebur
580,0 °C
Kelarutan
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).