Mg₁Hg₂ is an intermetallic compound combining magnesium and mercury, classified as a semiconductor material. This is primarily a research-phase compound studied for its electronic properties rather than an established commercial material. The Mg-Hg system belongs to the broader family of metal-mercury intermetallics, which are investigated for potential applications in thermoelectric devices, photovoltaic materials, and specialized electronic components where their band gap characteristics may offer advantages in narrow-spectrum applications.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 44.10 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 9.000 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00180 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.1280 | eV/atom | — |