Hg2GeSe4
ceramicHg₂GeSe₄ is a quaternary chalcogenide ceramic compound composed of mercury, germanium, and selenium—a material class primarily explored in semiconducting and photonic applications rather than structural engineering. This compound belongs to the family of mercury-based chalcogenides, which are investigated for nonlinear optical properties, infrared transmission, and potential optoelectronic device functionality; however, it remains largely a research material without established high-volume industrial production. Engineers would consider this compound for specialized infrared optics, radiation detection windows, or experimental photonic devices where mercury chalcogenide's unique optical and electronic characteristics outweigh the challenges of toxicity, synthesis complexity, and limited material standardization.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | — | Pa | — | — | |
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | — | - | — | — | |
Shear Modulus(G) | — | Pa | — | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | — | kg/m³ | — | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | — | eV | — | — | |
Dielectric Constant (Relative Permittivity)(εr)2 entries | — | - | — | — | |
| ↳ | — median of 2 measurements | - | — | — | |
Magnetic Moment(μB) | — | µB | — | — | |
Piezoelectric Modulus(eij) | — | C/m² | — | — | |
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | — | µV/K | — | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | — | eV/atom | — | — | |
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | — | eV/atom | — | — |