About the sample | This is a commercial sample taken from one of our laboratories. It is packed in an ampoule under the air atmosphere. The main reason for such a display is not to protect the mercury from air, but to keep it closed. Otherwise, with time, it can contaminate the surrounding. |
| Z | 80 |
| ρ / g/cm3 | 14.19 |
| tt, mp / °C | -38.83 |
| tv, bp / °C | 356.73 |
| Ar | 200.59 |
| Electronegativity, (X) | 2.00 |
| Crystal structure | Rhombohedral (the solid state) |
| Extended information | https://www.webelements.com/mercury/ |