Na1 Cd1 Hg2
semiconductorNa₁Cd₁Hg₂ is an intermetallic compound combining sodium, cadmium, and mercury in a 1:1:2 stoichiometric ratio, belonging to the semiconductor class of metallic compounds. This material exists primarily in research and exploratory contexts rather than established industrial production, as it represents an unusual combination of highly reactive (sodium) and toxic heavy metal (mercury, cadmium) constituents. The compound is of interest in materials science for studying intermetallic phase behavior, electronic structure, and potential applications in specialized semiconductor or quantum materials research, though practical engineering use remains limited due to mercury toxicity, cadmium environmental concerns, and stability challenges.
Compliance & Regulations
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Band Gap(Eg) | — | eV | — | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Formation Energy(ΔHf) | — | eV/atom | — | — |