Cd2Hg4O12Se2

Cd2Hg4O12Se2 is a thermodynamically stable, semiconducting quaternary compound containing cadmium, mercury, oxygen, and selenium.

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Crystal structure of Cd2Hg4O12Se2
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About Cd2Hg4O12Se2

Cd2Hg4O12Se2 is a complex inorganic compound composed of cadmium, mercury, oxygen, and selenium. Its position on the convex hull confirms that it is a thermodynamically stable phase, making it a significant subject for structural analysis within its chemical family. As a semiconducting material, it exhibits electronic properties that are of interest for specialized optoelectronic or sensing applications. The existence of multiple reported structures across various databases underscores its importance as a well-characterized material in modern solid-state chemistry.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for Cd2Hg4O12Se2, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

1.00 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

On hull (stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

4
3 databases, 1 space group
Uses

Applications

Where Cd2Hg4O12Se2 is used.

Semiconductor researchSolid-state chemistry studiesMaterials characterization
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Cd2Hg4O12Se2, answered from cross-validated data.

What is Cd2Hg4O12Se2?

Cd2Hg4O12Se2 is a thermodynamically stable, semiconducting quaternary compound containing cadmium, mercury, oxygen, and selenium.

More questions
What is Cd2Hg4O12Se2 used for?
Cd2Hg4O12Se2 is used in semiconductor research, solid-state chemistry studies, and materials characterization.
What is the band gap of Cd2Hg4O12Se2?
Cd2Hg4O12Se2 has a DFT-computed band gap of 1.00 eV across 4 reported structures.
Is Cd2Hg4O12Se2 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 1.00 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is Cd2Hg4O12Se2 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — Cd2Hg4O12Se2 sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of Cd2Hg4O12Se2 are known?
4 structures of Cd2Hg4O12Se2 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 1 distinct space group.
What elements does Cd2Hg4O12Se2 contain?
Cd2Hg4O12Se2 contains Cd, Hg, O, and Se (4 elements).
Where does the data for Cd2Hg4O12Se2 come from?
Cd2Hg4O12Se2 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a distinct quaternary compound, Cd2Hg4O12Se2 serves as a unique reference point for understanding the interplay between heavy metal cations and chalcogenide-oxide frameworks. Without direct structural siblings in this specific class, it represents a specialized case of stability and electronic behavior within complex multi-element systems.

Data sources & attribution
  • latticegraph — Lattice Graph Materials Intelligence Platform

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