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.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 3.289 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.04700 | eV/atom | — |