Be₂HgTe is a ternary II-VI semiconductor compound combining beryllium, mercury, and tellurium. This is a research-phase material studied for its potential in infrared (IR) optoelectronics and quantum sensing applications, where its wide bandgap and thermal properties may enable detection across mid- to far-IR wavelengths. While not yet established in mainstream commercial production, compounds in this family are investigated as alternatives to mercury cadmium telluride (HgCdTe) for thermal imaging and space-based sensing where toxicity or material availability constraints motivate exploration of beryllium-based II-VI systems.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00220 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.8190 | eV/atom | — |