Thallium sulfide (Tl₁S₁) is a binary semiconductor compound belonging to the chalcogenide family, characterized by ionic-covalent bonding between thallium and sulfur atoms. This material is primarily of research interest for infrared optics and photoelectric applications, where its narrow bandgap and tunable electronic properties offer potential advantages in thermal imaging and light detection systems. Thallium sulfide compounds are less commonly used in mainstream manufacturing compared to alternatives like cadmium telluride or lead sulfide, but remain valuable in specialized optoelectronic research due to their unique band structure and optical response in the infrared spectrum.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 6,589.5 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 1,273.4 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.02090 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.06600 | eV/atom | — |