Hg3Te2I2 is a mixed-halide mercury telluride ceramic compound belonging to the family of heavy-metal chalcohalides. This is primarily a research material studied for its potential optoelectronic and radiation detection properties, as the combination of mercury, tellurium, and iodine creates a dense structure with interesting photonic and ionizing radiation interaction characteristics. While not yet established in mainstream industrial applications, materials in this family are investigated for next-generation infrared detectors, gamma-ray spectrometry, and potentially high-density shielding applications where the material's heavy-element composition offers advantages over conventional alternatives.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 7.250 | kg/m³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 1.281 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.08406 | eV/atom | — |