K4 Hg4

semiconductor

· K4 Hg4

K4Hg4 is an experimental intermetallic semiconductor compound combining potassium and mercury, likely researched for its electronic and structural properties within the broader class of binary metal compounds. This material falls into the category of emerging semiconductors being investigated for potential thermoelectric, optoelectronic, or materials physics applications, though industrial deployment remains limited. The material's relevance lies primarily in fundamental condensed-matter research rather than established engineering applications, making it of interest to materials scientists exploring novel electronic behaviors in metal-rich phases.

experimental semiconductor researchthermoelectric applications (potential)materials physics characterizationintermetallic compound developmentelectronic structure studies

Compliance & Regulations

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

Units:

si imperial

Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Bulk Modulus(K)	1,813	ksi	—
Shear Modulus(G)	820.9	ksi	—

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Band Gap(Eg)	0.00430	eV	—

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Formation Energy(ΔHf)	-0.3000	eV/atom	—

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Regulatory Screening

Environmental

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K4 Hg4

Mechanical Properties

Electrical Properties

Other Properties

Regulatory Screening

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