MgHgO₂S is an experimental mixed-metal ceramic compound containing magnesium, mercury, oxygen, and sulfur. This material belongs to the family of sulfide and oxide ceramics and exists primarily in research contexts rather than established industrial production. The compound is of academic interest for investigating phase stability, electronic properties, and potential applications in specialty ceramics or thin-film systems where mercury-containing oxysulfides may offer unique optical, semiconducting, or catalytic characteristics; however, mercury content raises significant environmental and toxicity concerns that limit practical engineering adoption compared to conventional non-toxic ceramic alternatives.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | DFT · GLLB-SC | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000846 | μB | DFT |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 1.220 | eV/atom | DFT |
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