Ti₄Cl₁₆ is a titanium chloride compound that functions as a semiconductor material, representing a halide-based inorganic system. This material belongs to the family of metal chlorides under investigation for optoelectronic and photocatalytic applications, though it remains primarily a research-phase compound rather than an established commercial material. Its potential lies in exploring alternatives to conventional semiconductors through halide chemistry, with particular interest in photocatalysis, sensing, and potentially lightweight electronic device applications where halide semiconductors offer unique electronic band structures.
Compliance & Regulations
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 3.159 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.600 | eV/atom | — |