Cl2 Hg2

semiconductor

· Cl2 Hg2

Cl₂Hg₂ is a mercury chloride semiconductor compound with potential applications in specialized optoelectronic and photonic devices. This material represents an experimental research compound within the mercury halide family, which has been investigated for its unique electronic and optical properties, particularly in infrared detection and sensing applications. Engineers considering this material should note it is primarily of research interest rather than established industrial production, and its use would require careful handling protocols due to mercury's toxicity.

infrared detectorsphotonic research devicesmercury halide semiconductorsexperimental optoelectronicsspecialty sensing applicationslaboratory research materials

Compliance & Regulations

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

Units:

si imperial

Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Bulk Modulus(K)	25.24	GPa	—
Shear Modulus(G)	11.11	GPa	—

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Band Gap(Eg)	2.259	eV	—

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Formation Energy(ΔHf)	-0.5190	eV/atom	—

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Regulatory Screening

Environmental

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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.

Cl2 Hg2

Mechanical Properties

Electrical Properties

Other Properties

Regulatory Screening

Environmental

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