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.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 61.97 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | -1.760 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.02070 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 1.493 | eV/atom | — |