Hg₂P₂O₇ is a mercury-based phosphate ceramic compound that belongs to the family of heavy metal oxide ceramics. This material is primarily of research and specialized industrial interest rather than mainstream engineering use, with applications centered on its unique chemical and optical properties in niche sectors. Its mercury content makes it relevant for specific chemical processing, optical material research, and historical applications in analytical chemistry, though regulatory restrictions on mercury-containing materials have limited its modern industrial adoption.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 6.388 | kg/m³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 1.586 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.547 | eV/atom | — |