Thallium carbonate (Tl₂CO₃) is an inorganic ceramic compound containing thallium and carbonate ions, belonging to the class of heavy-metal carbonates. This material is primarily of research and specialized industrial interest rather than mainstream engineering use, with applications in optical systems, specialized glass formulations, and laboratory settings where its refractive properties and chemical reactivity are exploited. Engineers considering this material should note that thallium compounds present significant toxicity hazards requiring careful handling protocols and environmental controls, making them suitable only for applications where benefits clearly outweigh regulatory and safety constraints.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 7.299 | kg/m³ | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 2.911 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.199 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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