Ca₂Hg₆ is an intermetallic compound belonging to the calcium-mercury system, representing a research-phase material in the broader family of metal-mercury semiconductors. This compound exhibits semiconductor characteristics and is primarily of scientific interest for fundamental studies of intermetallic phase behavior and electronic structure rather than established commercial applications. The material exemplifies the exploration of unconventional elemental combinations for potential electronic or photonic device research, though practical engineering adoption remains limited pending demonstration of performance advantages over conventional alternatives.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00230 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.4310 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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