Ag8 Hg4 O8

semiconductor

· Ag8 Hg4 O8

Ag₈Hg₄O₈ is a mixed-valence silver-mercury oxide compound belonging to the family of metal oxides with potential semiconductor behavior. This material is primarily of research interest rather than established in high-volume industrial production, with investigation focused on understanding its electronic properties and potential applications in specialized electrochemical or photocatalytic systems. The silver-mercury oxide family is notable for its complex crystal chemistry and variable oxidation states, which can produce unique electrical and optical characteristics compared to simple binary oxides.

Research semiconductorsElectrochemical devicesPhotocatalysis applicationsSensor developmentMercury-based compound studiesLab-scale synthesis

Compliance & Regulations

?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65

Units:

si imperial

Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Band Gap(Eg)	0.07990	eV	—

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Formation Energy(ΔHf)	-0.2600	eV/atom	—

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Ag8 Hg4 O8

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