Hg4O4 is a mercury oxide-based semiconductor compound that belongs to the family of metal oxide semiconductors. This material is primarily of research and developmental interest rather than established commercial use, with potential applications in specialized electronic and photonic devices where mercury-based semiconductors offer unique optical or electrical properties. The material family is noteworthy for investigating alternative semiconductor pathways, though practical deployment remains limited due to mercury's toxicity concerns and regulatory restrictions in many industries.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 6,359 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 2,133.1 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 1.217 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.3450 | eV/atom | — |