S8Ge2Tl8 is a quaternary chalcogenide semiconductor compound containing sulfur, germanium, and thallium elements, representing a specialized composition within the broader family of chalcogenide semiconductors. This material exists primarily in research and developmental contexts rather than established industrial production, with potential applications in infrared optics, thermoelectric devices, or solid-state electronics where the unique electronic and thermal properties of mixed chalcogenide systems are leveraged. The thallium-germanium-sulfide family is investigated for applications requiring semiconductors with tunable bandgaps and specialized optical or thermal transport characteristics, though material availability and toxicity considerations (thallium) currently limit mainstream engineering adoption.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 1.726 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.4670 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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