Go-astronomy logo

Elements

Mercury - Hg

The element Mercury, atomic number 80, is formed from planetary nebula, which results from red giant death.

      1. Name:
      2. Mercury
      1. Symbol:
      2. Hg
      1. Atomic number (protons):
      2. 80
      1. How created:
      2. planetary nebula
      1. Process:
      2. red giant death
      1. How created (secondary):
      2. neutron star merger
      1. Group (column):
      2. 12
      1. Period (row):
      2. 6
      1. Atomic weight:
      2. 200.592000000
      1. Melting point:
      2. 234.43 K
      1. Boiling point:
      2. 629.88 K
      1. Density:
      2. 13.5336000 g/cm3

    Find your inner astronomer. Your complete guide to amateur astronomy.