Ag2HgS2 is a ternary intermetallic compound containing silver, mercury, and sulfur, belonging to the class of heavy metal sulfides with potential applications in specialized functional materials. This compound is primarily of research interest rather than established industrial production, with potential relevance to semiconductor, photonic, or radiation detection applications given its heavy metal composition and sulfide chemistry. Engineers would consider this material in niche contexts where mercury-containing phases offer unique optical, electrical, or detection properties unavailable in conventional alternatives, though availability, toxicity regulations, and processing challenges typically limit practical adoption.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 9,070.7 | ksi | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.3900 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 2,136.4 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.2747 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.4730 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | -62.44 | µV/K | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.00490 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.04689 | eV/atom | — |