Y4Hg2O8 is an oxide semiconductor compound containing yttrium, mercury, and oxygen, belonging to the family of mixed-metal oxides with potential semiconducting behavior. This is primarily a research material studied for its electronic and optical properties rather than an established industrial compound; it represents exploratory work in semiconductor oxides where mercury incorporation may provide unusual electronic characteristics. The material's relevance lies in fundamental materials research and potential niche applications in optoelectronics or sensing, though practical engineering use remains limited pending further development and property characterization.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 1.329 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -2.768 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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