BeHgSe2

ceramic

· JVASP-67640· BeHgSe2

BeHgSe₂ is a ternary ceramic compound combining beryllium, mercury, and selenium—a relatively uncommon composition that falls within the broader family of chalcogenide ceramics. This material is primarily of research interest rather than established commercial production, investigated for its potential in optoelectronic and semiconductor applications where the combination of light elements with mercury chalcogenide chemistry may offer unique electronic or photonic properties. Engineers would consider this material only in early-stage R&D contexts exploring novel wide-bandgap semiconductors, infrared optics, or other specialized applications where conventional alternatives (GaAs, ZnSe, or other II-VI compounds) are insufficient.

research semiconductorsinfrared opticswide-bandgap electronicschalcogenide photonicsexperimental device developmentmaterials discovery

Compliance & Regulations

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

Units:

si imperial

Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Density(ρ)	6.691	kg/m³	—

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Band Gap(Eg)	0.000	eV	—
Magnetic Moment(μB)	0.000	µB	—

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull)	0.4109	eV/atom	—
Formation Energy(ΔHf)	-0.06097	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.

BeHgSe2

Physical Properties

Electrical Properties

Other Properties

Regulatory Screening

Environmental