Hg2 Cl4 O12

semiconductor

· Hg2 Cl4 O12

Hg₂Cl₄O₁₂ is a mercury-containing mixed-valence compound that belongs to the broader class of mercury halide semiconductors and mixed-oxidation-state materials. This is primarily a research-phase compound studied for its electronic and optical properties rather than a widely commercialized engineering material. Interest in this material family stems from potential applications in specialized optoelectronic devices and fundamental studies of mercury coordination chemistry, though mercury toxicity and environmental concerns significantly limit practical industrial adoption compared to lead-free semiconductor alternatives.

research semiconductorsoptoelectronic device developmentmercury halide studiesspecialized sensing (experimental)fundamental materials characterization

Compliance & Regulations

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

Units:

si imperial

Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Band Gap(Eg)	3.289	eV	—

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Formation Energy(ΔHf)	0.04700	eV/atom	—

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Hg2 Cl4 O12

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