Mercury(II) Sulfide

HgS

IUPAC: Mercury(II) sulfide

CAS: 1344-48-5

Tổng quan

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.

Thành phần

Nguyên tố Ký hiệu Nguyên tử Khối lượng nguyên tử
Sulfur S 1 32,0600
Mercury Hg 1 200,5900

Thành phần nguyên tố

S
13,8%
Hg
86,2%

Công dụng

  • Historical pigment (vermillion)
  • Mercury ore

Sự thật thú vị

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

An toàn

  • ⚠ Toxic (mercury compound)
  • ⚠ Environmental hazard

Structure

SMILES

S=[Hg]

Tính chất

Loại
salt
Trạng thái
solid
Khối lượng mol
232,66 g/mol
Mật độ
8,1000 g/cm³
Điểm nóng chảy
580,0 °C
Độ hòa tan
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).