Hg2PCl2 is a mercury-based halide ceramic compound belonging to the family of mixed-valence mercury phosphorus chlorides, typically investigated for specialized electronic and photonic applications. This material is primarily of research interest rather than established industrial use, with potential applications in semiconducting devices, radiation detection, or nonlinear optical systems due to its unique crystal structure and electronic properties. Engineers would consider this material in advanced materials development programs rather than as a conventional engineering choice, where its heavy-metal composition and specialized synthesis requirements must be weighed against specific functional performance needs.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.2461 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 1.461 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.02340 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.3316 | eV/atom | — |