Hg₄O₈ is a mercury oxide ceramic compound that exists primarily as a research material rather than a widely commercialized engineering ceramic. This compound belongs to the family of mercury-based oxides and represents an intermediate oxidation state phase in the mercury-oxygen system. While mercury oxides have historical significance in chemical synthesis and laboratory applications, Hg₄O₈ has limited practical engineering use due to mercury's toxicity concerns, regulatory restrictions, and the availability of safer alternative materials for most modern applications.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.00600 | eV/atom | — |