Hg6Se8O10 is a mixed-valence mercury selenide oxide compound belonging to the class of quaternary semiconductors combining heavy metal, chalcogen, and oxygen elements. This is primarily a research-phase material studied for its unique electronic and optical properties rather than an established commercial semiconductor; it represents exploration within the mercury chalcogenide family, which has historically shown promise for infrared detection and nonlinear optical applications due to the high polarizability of mercury.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 1.708 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.5380 | eV/atom | — |