Hg₃As₁ is a mercury-arsenic intermetallic compound belonging to the semiconductor material family, characterized by a defined stoichiometric ratio of mercury to arsenic atoms. This material is primarily of research and theoretical interest rather than established industrial production, with potential applications in specialized optoelectronic and thermoelectric devices where mercury-based semiconductors offer unique band structure properties. The compound represents an area of active materials science investigation, particularly relevant to researchers exploring mercury chalcogenides and pnictides for niche applications requiring unusual electrical or thermal transport characteristics.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00180 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.2730 | eV/atom | — |