Tl10Hg3Cl16 is a mixed-halide ceramic compound containing thallium, mercury, and chlorine—a rare intermetallic ceramic that exists primarily in research and specialized laboratory contexts rather than widespread industrial production. This material belongs to an experimental family of heavy-metal halide compounds that are studied for potential applications in solid-state ionics, radiation detection, and specialized electrochemical systems, though its practical use remains limited due to toxicity concerns, processing challenges, and the availability of more stable alternatives. Engineers would encounter this compound mainly in academic research on ionic conductivity, semiconductor physics, or niche applications where its specific electronic or structural properties offer advantages over conventional ceramics.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 6.285 | kg/m³ | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 2.384 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.00120 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.8903 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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