Cu2NiHgSe4 is a quaternary intermetallic compound containing copper, nickel, mercury, and selenium, representing a specialized metal alloy in the chalcogenide family. This is a research-grade material studied primarily for its potential in thermoelectric and semiconductor applications rather than established industrial use. The compound's notable feature is its multi-element composition, which can enable tailored electrical and thermal transport properties—making it of interest to researchers developing high-efficiency energy conversion or advanced electronic materials, though it remains largely experimental with limited commercial adoption due to mercury's toxicity concerns and processing complexity.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 6.549 | kg/m³ | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.07610 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.1095 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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