Thallium germanate (Tl₂Ge₂O₇) is an inorganic ceramic compound combining thallium and germanium oxides, belonging to the family of heavy-metal oxide ceramics. This material is primarily of research interest for specialized optics and radiation detection applications, where its high refractive index and dense crystal structure offer potential advantages in scintillation detection systems and infrared optical components. Engineers considering this compound should note that thallium-based materials require careful handling due to toxicity concerns, and availability is limited to specialized synthesis; it is not a mainstream engineering ceramic for structural or thermal applications.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.3147 | lb/in³ | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Thermoelectric Power Factor(PF)2 entries | 0.000234 | W/(m·K²) | DFT · OptB88vdW · n-type · 1e20 cm⁻³ · 327°C | ||
| ↳ | 0.000148 | W/(m·K²) | DFT · OptB88vdW · p-type · 1e20 cm⁻³ · 327°C | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S)2 entries | -40.63 | μV/K | DFT · OptB88vdW · n-type · 1e20 cm⁻³ · 327°C | ||
| ↳ | -43.48 | μV/K | DFT · OptB88vdW · p-type · 1e20 cm⁻³ · 327°C |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.00100 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.320 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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