InHgTe2

ceramic

· JVASP-108934· InHgTe2

InHgTe2 is a ternary semiconductor ceramic compound combining indium, mercury, and tellurium, belonging to the II–VI semiconductor family. This material is primarily of research and development interest for infrared detection and imaging applications, where its narrow bandgap enables sensitivity across mid- to far-infrared wavelengths. While not yet widely deployed in high-volume industrial production, InHgTe and related mercury-cadmium-telluride (HgCdTe) alloys represent the state-of-the-art for cryogenically cooled thermal imaging and spectroscopic sensing, offering superior detectivity compared to microbolometer alternatives—though manufacturing complexity and mercury handling requirements limit adoption to specialized defense, aerospace, and research markets.

infrared detectorsthermal imaging sensorsspectroscopic sensingmilitary/defense surveillancespace instrumentationresearch semiconductors

Compliance & Regulations

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

Units:

si imperial

Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Density(ρ)	0.2176	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)	0.1623	eV/atom	—
Formation Energy(ΔHf)	-0.03128	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.

InHgTe2

Physical Properties

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Regulatory Screening

Environmental