Hg3 C1

semiconductor

· Hg3 C1

Hg3C1 is a mercury-carbon compound semiconductor with an unusual stoichiometry that places it outside conventional semiconductor families. This material represents an experimental or specialized research composition; mercury-based semiconductors have historically been explored for infrared detection and specialized optoelectronic applications, though they remain niche due to toxicity concerns and processing challenges. Engineers considering Hg3C1 would typically be working in advanced research environments investigating unconventional band structures or seeking materials for specific infrared wavelength ranges where traditional semiconductors are inadequate.

infrared sensors (research)experimental semiconductorsoptoelectronics (niche applications)materials physics researchband structure engineering

Compliance & Regulations

?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65

Units:

si imperial

Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Bulk Modulus(K)	8,987.6	ksi	—
Shear Modulus(G)	-255.3	ksi	—

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Band Gap(Eg)	0.02070	eV	—

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Formation Energy(ΔHf)	1.493	eV/atom	—

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Regulatory Screening

Environmental

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Hg3 C1

Mechanical Properties

Electrical Properties

Other Properties

Regulatory Screening

Environmental

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