Mercury(II) Sulfide

HgS

IUPAC: Mercury(II) sulfide

CAS: 1344-48-5

Genel Bakış

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.

Bileşim

Element Sembol Atomlar Atom Kütlesi
Sulfur S 1 32,0600
Mercury Hg 1 200,5900

Elementel Bileşim

S
13,8%
Hg
86,2%

Kullanımlar

  • Historical pigment (vermillion)
  • Mercury ore

İlginç Gerçekler

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

Güvenlik

  • ⚠ Toxic (mercury compound)
  • ⚠ Environmental hazard

Structure

SMILES

S=[Hg]

Özellikler

Tür
salt
Hal
solid
Molar Kütle
232,66 g/mol
Yoğunluk
8,1000 g/cm³
Erime Noktası
580,0 °C
Çözünürlük
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).