K2 Hg4 S2 Cl6 O6

semiconductor
· K2 Hg4 S2 Cl6 O6

K2Hg4S2Cl6O6 is an experimental mixed-halide mercury compound combining potassium, mercury, sulfur, chlorine, and oxygen in a complex crystalline structure. This material belongs to the family of heavy metal chalcohalides and exists primarily in research contexts exploring semiconductor behavior in unusual stoichiometries rather than established industrial production. The compound's potential relevance lies in niche semiconductor applications or as a precursor material for studying mercury-based electronic properties, though practical engineering use remains limited due to toxicity concerns, synthesis complexity, and lack of established processing methods compared to conventional semiconductors.

experimental semiconductorsresearch compoundsheavy metal chalcohalidesmaterials science investigationphase diagram studieslaboratory synthesis only

Compliance & Regulations

?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
PropertyValueUnitConditionsSource
Band Gap(Eg)
eV
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Formation Energy(ΔHf)
eV/atom
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Regulatory Screening

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