BaSnHgS4

ceramic
· JVASP-26767· BaSnHgS4

BaSnHgS4 is a quaternary sulfide ceramic compound combining barium, tin, mercury, and sulfur. This material belongs to the family of heavy-metal chalcogenides and appears primarily in research and materials development contexts rather than established industrial production. It is notable within solid-state chemistry for its potential in optoelectronic, photovoltaic, or semiconductor applications, where the combination of these elements may offer unique band-gap properties or crystal-structure characteristics not easily achieved in simpler binary or ternary compounds.

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Compliance & Regulations

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Bulk Modulus(K)
4,768.8
ksi
Poisson's Ratio(ν)
0.3000
-
Shear Modulus(G)
2,182.8
ksi
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Density(ρ)
0.1756
lb/in³
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Band Gap(Eg)
1.804
eV
Magnetic Moment(μB)
0.000
µB
Seebeck Coefficient(S)
-155.8
µV/K
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Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull)
0.000
eV/atom
Formation Energy(ΔHf)
-0.8958
eV/atom
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Regulatory Screening

Environmental

RoHS, REACH, and Prop 65 statuses are validated against official substance lists (ECHA SVHC Candidate List, OEHHA Prop 65, RoHS Annex II). Other regulations are estimated from composition and material classification. All screening is a starting point for due diligence — always verify with your supplier before making compliance decisions.
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