Hg3 S3
semiconductor· Hg3 S3
Hg₃S₃ is a mercury sulfide semiconductor compound that belongs to the family of heavy metal chalcogenides, representing a less common stoichiometry in mercury-sulfur systems. This material exists primarily in research and specialized optoelectronic contexts, where its semiconductor properties are of interest for photon detection, infrared sensing, and potential photovoltaic applications. Engineers typically consider mercury chalcogenides when conventional semiconductors (Si, GaAs, CdTe) cannot meet wavelength or sensitivity requirements, though environmental and toxicity constraints from mercury content significantly limit commercial adoption.
infrared detectorsoptoelectronic researchphoton sensingspecialty semiconductorsmaterials researchnarrow-bandgap devices
Compliance & Regulations
?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Bulk Modulus(K) | — | Pa | — | — | |
Shear Modulus(G) | — | Pa | — | — |
Verified Unverified Low confidence (<80%) Link to source
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Band Gap(Eg) | — | eV | — | — |
Verified Unverified Low confidence (<80%) Link to source
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Formation Energy(ΔHf) | — | eV/atom | — | — |
Verified Unverified Low confidence (<80%) Link to source
Regulatory Screening
Environmental
Export Control
RoHS, REACH, and Prop 65 statuses are validated against official substance lists (ECHA SVHC Candidate List, OEHHA Prop 65, RoHS Annex II). Other regulations are estimated from composition and material classification. All screening is a starting point for due diligence — always verify with your supplier before making compliance decisions.