Cu3NiHgSe4

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· JVASP-102442· Cu3NiHgSe4

Cu3NiHgSe4 is a quaternary intermetallic compound combining copper, nickel, mercury, and selenium—a specialized material that exists primarily in research and exploratory development contexts rather than established industrial production. This compound belongs to the family of chalcogenide-based semiconductors and intermetallics, which are investigated for thermoelectric, optoelectronic, and solid-state device applications where multiple metallic elements can create tunable electronic properties. While not yet a mainstream engineering material, compounds in this family are notable for potential use in niche applications where mercury-containing selenides offer unique band-gap engineering or phase-change characteristics.

thermoelectric devices (research stage)semiconductor explorationsolid-state physics researchfunctional material developmentphase-change material investigation

Compliance & Regulations

?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
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Density(ρ)
lb/in³
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Band Gap(Eg)
eV
Magnetic Moment(μB)
µB
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Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull)
eV/atom
Formation Energy(ΔHf)
eV/atom
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Regulatory Screening

Environmental

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