Mercury (Hg)

The only metallic element that is liquid at standard conditions for temperature and pressure.

Also known as quicksilver, it was once used to cure syphilis (with disastrous results).

Element properties

Atomic number
80
Symbol
Hg
Atomic mass
200.59 u
Category
Transition Metal
Period
6
Group
12
Block
d
State
Liquid
Electron configuration
[Xe] 4f14 5d10 6s2
Electronegativity (Pauling)
2
Density
13.534 g/cm³
Melting point
-38.8 °C
Boiling point
356.7 °C

Uses