Chemical Property of Mercuric sulfide
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Chemical Property:
- Boiling Point:°Cat760mmHg
- Flash Point:°C
- Density:g/cm3
- Hydrogen Bond Donor Count:0
- Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count:1
- Rotatable Bond Count:0
- Exact Mass:233.942715
- Heavy Atom Count:2
- Complexity:2
- Transport DOT Label:Poison
- Purity/Quality:
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99%, *data from raw suppliers
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- Chemical Classes:Metals -> Mercury Compounds, Inorganic
- Canonical SMILES:S=[Hg]
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Use Description
Cinnabar, a naturally occurring form of mercury sulfide (HgS), has found various uses across different fields. Historically, it has been utilized as a pigment in the field of art and pigmentation, known for its vibrant red hue. In traditional Chinese medicine, cinnabar has been used for its potential therapeutic properties, although its mercury content raises health concerns. In geology and mineralogy, it serves as a valuable specimen for study and research due to its unique crystal structure and associations with ore deposits. However, its most significant role is in the field of chemistry and industry, where it is a source of elemental mercury and plays a crucial role in processes such as gold extraction and the production of fluorescent lights. Despite its diverse applications, cinnabar's use is limited due to its mercury content, which can pose environmental and health risks, necessitating caution and responsible handling in various applications.
