Mg3Hg1 is an intermetallic compound combining magnesium and mercury in a 3:1 stoichiometric ratio, belonging to the family of magnesium-based metallics with potential semiconductor or electronic material properties. This is primarily a research-phase material studied for its electronic structure and phase behavior rather than a widely commercialized engineering material. Interest in this compound derives from the broader potential of magnesium intermetallics for lightweight applications and mercury's role in modifying electronic properties, though practical industrial deployment remains limited due to mercury's toxicity constraints and the material's specialized performance window.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00240 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.1400 | eV/atom | — |