K3Hg1 is an experimental intermetallic semiconductor compound combining potassium and mercury, representing a emerging material in the mercury-based compounds research space. While not yet established in mainstream industrial production, materials in this family are of interest for specialized electronic and photonic applications where mercury's unique electronic properties can be exploited in controlled, research-focused environments. This compound would appeal to materials researchers exploring novel semiconducting phases rather than production engineers seeking established alternatives.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 826.7 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 211.8 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.01010 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.1050 | eV/atom | — |