Mg6Hg2 is an intermetallic compound combining magnesium and mercury, belonging to the semiconductor class of materials. This is primarily a research-phase compound studied for its electronic and structural properties within the magnesium-mercury phase diagram rather than a widely commercialized engineering material. Interest in this compound centers on fundamental solid-state physics investigations and potential applications in niche electronic or thermoelectric contexts where the unique phase chemistry of magnesium-mercury systems offers opportunities unavailable in conventional alloys.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00800 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.1340 | eV/atom | — |