Se₄In₂Hg₁ is an experimental semiconductor compound combining selenium, indium, and mercury in a ternary system. This material belongs to the family of chalcogenide semiconductors and represents a niche research composition rather than a commercially established engineering material. The compound's potential applications lie in optoelectronics and infrared device research, where mercury chalcogenides and indium-containing semiconductors have historically shown interest for narrow-bandgap or tunable electronic properties, though such mercury-based compositions face significant regulatory and practical constraints in modern product development.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 4,431.8 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 2,342.8 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.6240 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.4290 | eV/atom | — |