Mercury(II) Sulfide Precipitation (Vermilion)

HgCl2 + Na2S → HgS↓ + 2NaCl

概述

Mercury(II) chloride reacts with sodium sulfide to form a black precipitate of mercury(II) sulfide (Ksp = 2 × 10⁻⁵²), the most insoluble compound commonly encountered. The black form (metacinnabar) slowly converts to the red form (cinnabar/vermilion) upon heating. HgS is so insoluble it is considered environmentally immobile.

参与者

角色 物质 系数 状态
产物 Sodium Chloride NaCl 2 (aq)

日常示例

Vermilion pigment, prized since antiquity for its brilliant red color in Chinese lacquerware and Renaissance paintings, is red mercury sulfide.

工业重要性

辰砂（HgS）是汞的主要矿石，因其极低的溶度积，硫化汞固化是处置汞废物最稳定的方法之一，被广泛用于汞污染场地的修复稳定化处理。

属性

类型
Precipitation
可逆
否
能量
放热
ΔH
-83.0 kJ/mol

相关反应

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the equation for Mercury(II) Sulfide Precipitation (Vermilion)?
The balanced equation is: HgCl₂ + Na₂S → HgS↓ + 2NaCl.
What type of reaction is Mercury(II) Sulfide Precipitation (Vermilion)?
Mercury(II) Sulfide Precipitation (Vermilion) is a precipitation reaction.
Is Mercury(II) Sulfide Precipitation (Vermilion) exothermic or endothermic?
Mercury(II) Sulfide Precipitation (Vermilion) is exothermic (releases energy). The enthalpy change (ΔH) is -83.0 kJ/mol.