Tl₁Cu₆S₄ is a ternary sulfide semiconductor compound combining thallium, copper, and sulfur elements. This material belongs to the family of metal chalcogenides and is primarily of research interest for its semiconducting properties and potential optoelectronic applications, rather than an established commercial material with widespread industrial adoption. Engineers and researchers investigate such compounds for photovoltaic devices, thermoelectric generators, and other energy conversion technologies where the unique electronic structure of mixed-metal sulfides offers tunable band gaps and charge transport characteristics.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 8,246.3 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 2,067.2 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.8529 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.2230 | eV/atom | — |