Hg6 As2
semiconductor· Hg6 As2
Hg₆As₂ is a mercury-arsenic binary compound belonging to the narrow class of mercury chalcogenide and pnictide semiconductors. This material is primarily of research and specialized device interest rather than high-volume production, explored for its unique electronic and optical properties in the mercury-based semiconductor family. Applications remain largely experimental, centered on infrared detection, specialized optoelectronic devices, and fundamental studies of mercury-pnictide phase behavior; its toxicity and rarity in production limit industrial adoption compared to mainstream III-V semiconductors or silicon.
infrared detectors (research)optoelectronic devices (specialized)narrow-bandgap semiconductorsmercury-based compound semiconductorsmaterials physics researchphase diagram studies
Compliance & Regulations
?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | — | eV | — | — |
Verified Unverified Low confidence (<80%) Link to source
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | — | eV/atom | — | — |
Verified Unverified Low confidence (<80%) Link to source
Regulatory Screening
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