Mercury(II) Sulfide

HgS

IUPAC: Mercury(II) sulfide

CAS: 1344-48-5

概要

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.

組成

元素 記号 原子 原子質量
Sulfur S 1 32.0600
Mercury Hg 1 200.5900

元素組成

S
13.8%
Hg
86.2%

用途

  • Historical pigment (vermillion)
  • Mercury ore

豆知識

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

安全性

  • ⚠ Toxic (mercury compound)
  • ⚠ Environmental hazard

Structure

SMILES

S=[Hg]

特性

タイプ
salt
状態
solid
モル質量
232.66 g/mol
密度
8.1000 g/cm³
融点
580.0 °C
溶解度
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).