HgAs

ceramic

· JVASP-136804· HgAs

HgAs is a mercury arsenide compound ceramic belonging to the II-VI semiconductor family, characterized by a zinc blende crystal structure. This material is primarily of research and laboratory interest rather than established in high-volume industrial production, with investigations focused on its optoelectronic and thermoelectric properties. It represents part of the broader exploration of binary mercury chalcogenides and pnictides for specialized semiconductor applications where mercury's unique electronic contributions offer potential advantages over more conventional alternatives.

experimental semiconductorsinfrared detectorsthermoelectric researchhigh-density ceramicsquantum materials researchlaboratory characterization

Compliance & Regulations

?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65

Units:

si imperial

Property	Value	Unit	Conditions
Bulk Modulus(K)	7,608.7	ksi	—
Poisson's Ratio(ν)	0.3300	-	—
Shear Modulus(G)	3,891.4	ksi	—

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Density(ρ)	0.3434	lb/in³	—

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Band Gap(Eg)	0.000	eV	—
Magnetic Moment(μB)	0.000	µB	—

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull)	0.2970	eV/atom	—
Formation Energy(ΔHf)	0.2970	eV/atom	—

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Regulatory Screening

Environmental

RoHS, REACH, and Prop 65 statuses are validated against official substance lists (ECHA SVHC Candidate List, OEHHA Prop 65, RoHS Annex II). Other regulations are estimated from composition and material classification. All screening is a starting point for due diligence — always verify with your supplier before making compliance decisions.

HgAs

Mechanical Properties

Physical Properties

Electrical Properties

Other Properties

Regulatory Screening

Environmental