Cu2 Ge1 Se4 Hg1

semiconductor

· Cu2 Ge1 Se4 Hg1

Cu₂GeSe₄Hg is a quaternary semiconductor compound combining copper, germanium, selenium, and mercury in a mixed-metal chalcogenide structure. This is a research-phase material studied primarily for its potential in thermoelectric and optoelectronic applications, where the combination of elements is designed to manipulate band structure and phonon behavior. The material family occupies a niche intersection of II-VI and I-III-VI₂ semiconductors, with potential relevance to energy conversion and infrared sensing where alternatives like CdTe or lead-based materials face regulatory or performance constraints.

thermoelectric energy conversioninfrared detectorsphotovoltaic researchsolid-state electronics R&Dband-gap engineeringexperimental semiconductor devices

Compliance & Regulations

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

Units:

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Bulk Modulus(K)	57.37	GPa	—
Shear Modulus(G)	22.46	GPa	—

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Band Gap(Eg)	0.3403	eV	—

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Formation Energy(ΔHf)	-0.2200	eV/atom	—

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Cu2 Ge1 Se4 Hg1

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