Mercury platinum oxide (HgPtO₂) is a mixed-metal oxide semiconductor compound combining platinum and mercury in an oxidized matrix. This material is primarily of research interest rather than established in commercial production, with potential applications in catalysis, sensing, and advanced electronic devices where the unique electronic properties of platinum-mercury combinations might be exploited. Engineers considering this compound should note it is an experimental material whose processability, stability, and performance characteristics remain subjects of active investigation rather than a mature engineering choice.
Compliance & Regulations
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000800 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.4280 | eV/atom | — |