Atomic Mass Hg (& Secrets: Uses, Sources and more...) 2022

As anyone would guess, every atom has mass, an important physical property, even Mercury. But how do we know how much does a Hg atom weight?

First of all, if we know the atom symbol, let's say Hg, we can open any periodic table and search for Mercury.

In the case of Mercury the answer is 200,59. However there is a lot of funny facts about Mercury that most people don't know. Shall we have a look?

Mercury Overview

Hg Atomic Mass

200,59

Learn more about the atomic mass.

Atomic Symbol

Hg (Mercury)

Name Origin

From the Roman god Mercury; symbol from Latin: hydrargyrus (liquid silver).

Description

Heavy, silver-white metal, liquid at ordinary temperatures.

Atomic Number

80

Learn more about the atomic number.

State at 20 °C

liquid

Discovery

Discovered By: Known to the ancients.

Year: Unknown

Location: Unknown

Uses

Used in thermometers, barometers, and batteries. Also used in electrical switches and mercury-vapor lighting products.

Sources

Virtually all mercury comes from cinnabar or mercury sulfide (HgS). Some sources of red cinnabar are so rich in mercury that droplets of elemental mercury can be found in random samples.

Want to learn more details and data about Mercury (Hg)? Check my Elements Comprehensive List.

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