Si₁Hg₃ is an experimental intermetallic compound combining silicon and mercury, belonging to the broader class of mercury-based semiconductor materials. This stoichiometry represents a research-phase compound studied primarily for its electronic and optical properties in fundamental materials science; it is not currently used in mainstream industrial applications. Interest in this material family centers on potential niche applications in semiconductor physics and phase-change materials research, though mercury's toxicity and volatility present significant engineering and environmental challenges that limit practical adoption compared to conventional silicon-based or lead-free alternatives.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00100 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.4190 | eV/atom | — |