Al₂Se₄Hg₁ is an experimental ternary semiconductor compound combining aluminum selenide with mercury, representing an emerging material in the chalcogenide semiconductor family. This material has been investigated in research contexts for potential optoelectronic and photovoltaic applications, though it remains largely confined to academic study rather than established industrial production. The incorporation of mercury introduces unique electronic properties compared to conventional binary semiconductors, but practical deployment is limited by toxicity concerns, synthesis challenges, and the need for further materials characterization.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 37.68 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 21.65 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 1.462 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.7310 | eV/atom | — |