Silicon mercury oxide (SiHgO₃) is an experimental semiconductor compound combining silicon, mercury, and oxygen in a crystalline structure. This material belongs to the broader family of mixed metal oxides and is primarily of research interest for photovoltaic and optoelectronic applications, particularly where mercury's high atomic number might enable unique bandgap properties or enhanced light absorption. While not yet widely deployed in mainstream engineering applications, this compound represents an exploratory direction in semiconductor materials science where unconventional elemental combinations are investigated to achieve specific electronic or optical performance targets.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 231.0 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 103.3 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.1410 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.463 | eV/atom | — |