Pr₁Hg₁ is an intermetallic compound combining praseodymium (a rare-earth element) with mercury, classified as a semiconductor material. This is a research-phase compound studied primarily for its electronic and structural properties in fundamental materials science rather than established industrial production. The Pr-Hg system represents an emerging class of rare-earth mercury intermetallics being investigated for potential applications in advanced electronics, thermoelectrics, and quantum materials research, though practical deployment remains limited compared to mature semiconductor alternatives.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 59.63 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 19.22 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00310 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.5020 | eV/atom | — |