HgTeO3
ceramic· HgTeO3
HgTeO3 is a mercury tellurium oxide ceramic compound, representing a mixed-metal oxide in the tellurite ceramic family. This material is primarily of research and specialized optical interest rather than established commercial production, with potential applications in infrared optics and specialized sensor technologies where tellurite compounds are valued for their transparency in extended wavelength regions. The inclusion of mercury provides unique optical and electronic properties that distinguish it from standard tellurite ceramics, though environmental and toxicity considerations associated with mercury compounds typically limit its adoption compared to mercury-free alternatives in industrial settings.
infrared optics (experimental)optical sensors (research)specialized ceramicstellurite-based materials
Compliance & Regulations
?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.2875 | lb/in³ | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg)2 entries | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
| ↳ | 2.219 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB)2 entries | -0.0000124 | μB | — | ||
| ↳ | 0.000 | µB | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf)3 entries | -0.8130 | eV/atom | — | ||
| ↳ | 1.060 | eV/atom | — | ||
| ↳ | -0.7936 | 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.