Na1Hg2 is an intermetallic semiconductor compound composed of sodium and mercury, representing a member of the alkali metal-mercury intermetallic family. This material is primarily of research interest rather than established in high-volume commercial applications, with investigation focusing on its electronic properties and potential use in specialized semiconductor or optoelectronic devices. The compound's notable mechanical stiffness makes it a candidate for fundamental studies in intermetallic phase behavior, though practical engineering adoption remains limited due to mercury's toxicity concerns and the material's relative instability compared to conventional semiconductors.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 3,830.6 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 1,457.2 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.01130 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.2480 | eV/atom | — |