Pt1 Hg4

semiconductor

· Pt1 Hg4

Pt₁Hg₄ is an intermetallic compound composed of platinum and mercury, belonging to the class of metal-mercury phases that exhibit semiconductor behavior. This material is primarily of research interest rather than established in widespread industrial production, studied within the broader context of precious metal-mercury alloy systems for their unique electronic and structural properties. Applications remain largely experimental and exploratory, with potential relevance to specialized electronic devices, sensors, and catalytic systems where the combination of platinum's nobility and mercury's low-temperature liquid-phase behavior offers distinct advantages.

research semiconductorsprecious metal alloyssensor developmentcatalytic materialsthermoelectric explorationlaboratory-scale electronics

Compliance & Regulations

?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65

Units:

si imperial

Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Band Gap(Eg)	0.00740	eV	—

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Formation Energy(ΔHf)	-0.04000	eV/atom	—

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Pt1 Hg4

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