K8Na12Tl4O16 is an inorganic ceramic compound containing potassium, sodium, thallium, and oxygen—a mixed alkali metal oxide system with potential ionic conductivity characteristics. This is a research-phase material rather than an established commercial ceramic; compounds of this composition family are typically investigated for solid-state electrolyte applications, ion-transport phenomena, and high-temperature ceramic systems where mixed-cation frameworks may offer tunable conductivity or structural advantages over single-alkali alternatives. Engineers would consider this material in early-stage development contexts where alternative ionic conductors (yttria-stabilized zirconia, solid polymer electrolytes) may have limitations, though thallium-containing oxides remain niche due to cost and toxicity handling concerns.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.367 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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