HgSiO₂S is a quaternary semiconductor compound combining mercury, silicon, oxygen, and sulfur elements, representing an experimental mixed-anion material in the broader family of chalcogenide and oxide semiconductors. This composition is primarily of research interest for optoelectronic and photonic applications where tunable bandgap and mixed-ligand coordination offer potential advantages over conventional binary semiconductors. The material remains largely in development phase, with exploration focused on photovoltaic devices, photodetectors, and optical modulation where the combination of heavy-metal (Hg) and soft-sulfur coordination could enable novel light-matter interactions.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.4000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | -0.000164 | μB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 1.060 | eV/atom | — |