Hg12 Sb4 As4 S12

semiconductor

· Hg12 Sb4 As4 S12

Hg₁₂Sb₄As₄S₁₂ is a quaternary chalcogenide semiconductor compound combining mercury, antimony, arsenic, and sulfur elements. This material belongs to the family of complex sulfide semiconductors and is primarily of research interest for its potential in infrared optics and photonic applications, where its wide bandgap and optical properties in the infrared spectrum could offer advantages over simpler binary or ternary semiconductors. The compound represents an experimental material composition rather than an established industrial workhorse, with development focused on specialized photonic and sensing technologies where conventional semiconductor alternatives may be limited.

infrared opticsphotonic sensorsresearch semiconductorsthermal imaging componentsnonlinear opticsspecialty detector materials

Compliance & Regulations

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

Units:

si imperial

Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Band Gap(Eg)	1.440	eV	—

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Formation Energy(ΔHf)	-0.1430	eV/atom	—

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Hg12 Sb4 As4 S12

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