Crystal Structure of Mercury (Hg) [& Color, Uses, Discovery ... 2022

All atoms have a crystalline structure, even Mercury. Ok but how do we know what is the crystal structure of an atom of Hg?

In the case of Mercury the crystalline structure is Rhombohedral. There is a lot of cool facts about Mercury that people don't know. Let me walk you through...

Mercury Overview

Mercury Crystal Structure

Rhombohedral

Atomic Number

80

Learn more about the atomic number.

Atomic Mass

200,59

Learn more about the atomic mass.

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.

Description

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

Atomic Symbol

Hg

Name Origin

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

State at 20 °C

liquid

Discovery

Discovered By: Known to the ancients.
Year: Unknown
Location: Unknown

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

Video

Are you having trouble understanding the basics of atomic elements? This video will walk you through:

• What is an element
• What is a substance
• What Elements look like
• How a small number of atoms can be joined and form completely different substances

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