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
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | — | eV | — | — |
Verified Unverified Low confidence (<80%) Link to source
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | — | eV/atom | — | — |
Verified Unverified Low confidence (<80%) Link to source
Regulatory Screening
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