Ce₂Zn₁Hg₁ is an intermetallic semiconductor compound combining cerium, zinc, and mercury elements. This is primarily a research material rather than a commercial product, studied for its electronic properties within the broader class of rare-earth intermetallic semiconductors. Such materials are of scientific interest for potential applications in thermoelectric devices, magnetic materials research, and novel electronic components, though practical industrial adoption remains limited due to mercury's toxicity, processing challenges, and the availability of more stable alternatives.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 8,847.3 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 2,349.6 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00140 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.2070 | eV/atom | — |