Cd2 Hg4 S2 O12

semiconductor

· Cd2 Hg4 S2 O12

Cd₂Hg₄S₂O₁₂ is a mixed-metal oxide-sulfide semiconductor compound containing cadmium, mercury, and sulfur. This material belongs to the family of complex metal chalcogenides and is primarily of research interest rather than established industrial production, with potential applications in optoelectronics and photovoltaic device development. The compound's notable feature is its mixed anionic character (both oxide and sulfide ligands), which can create unique electronic band structure properties compared to simple binary semiconductors, making it relevant for scientists exploring novel light-absorption and charge-transport mechanisms.

Experimental optoelectronic devicesResearch photovoltaicsSemiconductor band-gap engineeringMercury-cadmium sensor developmentComputational materials researchAdvanced spectroscopy studies

Compliance & Regulations

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

Units:

si imperial

Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Band Gap(Eg)	1.438	eV	—

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Formation Energy(ΔHf)	-1.020	eV/atom	—

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Cd2 Hg4 S2 O12

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