Ca2InHg

ceramic
· JVASP-101548· Ca2InHg

Ca₂InHg is an intermetallic ceramic compound containing calcium, indium, and mercury, representing a specialized ternary phase that falls within the broader family of Heusler-type and rare-earth intermetallic materials. This is primarily a research-phase compound studied for its crystal structure and electronic properties rather than an established industrial material. Interest in Ca₂InHg and related ternary intermetallics centers on potential applications in thermoelectric devices, magnetic materials, and semiconductor research, where the combination of heavy elements (mercury, indium) and alkaline-earth constituents can produce unusual electronic behavior; however, practical deployment remains limited due to mercury's volatility and toxicity concerns, making such materials most relevant to laboratory investigations of fundamental material science rather than high-volume engineering applications.

thermoelectric researchintermetallic compound developmentsemiconductor physics studiesmagnetic property investigationmaterials science researchphase diagram exploration

Compliance & Regulations

?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
Units:
siimperial
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Density(ρ)
5.991
kg/m³—
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Band Gap(Eg)
0.000
eV—
Magnetic Moment(μB)
0.000
µB—
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Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull)
0.000
eV/atom—
Formation Energy(ΔHf)
-0.5428
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.