Tl₂Bi₂F₈ is an experimental mixed-halide compound combining thallium and bismuth fluorides, classified as a semiconductor material currently under research rather than in established commercial production. This material belongs to the broader family of multivalent metal fluorides being investigated for optoelectronic and photonic applications, particularly where unusual band structures or fluoride-based host matrices are advantageous. Research interest centers on its potential in radiation detection, scintillation, or specialized optical devices where the combination of heavy metal cations and fluoride chemistry offers distinctive electronic and optical properties compared to conventional semiconductors.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 7,533.8 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 2,930.8 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 3.895 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -2.363 | eV/atom | — |