Tl2SnTe5
ceramic· Tl2SnTe5
Tl₂SnTe₅ is a ternary chalcogenide ceramic compound composed of thallium, tin, and tellurium. This material belongs to the class of layered chalcogenide compounds, which are primarily investigated for thermoelectric and optoelectronic applications due to their narrow bandgaps and anisotropic crystal structures. While not yet commercialized at scale, Tl₂SnTe₅ represents an experimental compound within the broader family of telluride-based semiconductors that show promise for solid-state energy conversion and infrared photonics, where performance in extreme thermal environments and thermal isolation requirements drive material selection.
Thermoelectric energy conversion (research)Infrared optical devicesNarrow-gap semiconductorsThermal barrier coatings (exploratory)High-temperature electronics (experimental)Optoelectronic sensors
Compliance & Regulations
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Thermal Conductivity(k)2 entries | — | BTU/(hr·ft·°F) | — | — | |
| ↳ | — | BTU/(hr·ft·°F) | 27°C | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Density(ρ) | — | lb/in³ | — | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Band Gap(Eg) | — median of 2 measurements | eV | — | — | |
Electrical Conductivity(σ) | — | S/cm | 27°C | — | |
Electrical Resistivity(ρe) | — | Ω·m | 27°C | — | |
Magnetic Moment(μB) | — | µB | — | — | |
Thermoelectric Power Factor(PF) | — | W/(m·K²) | 27°C | — | |
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | — | μV/K | 27°C | — | |
Thermoelectric Figure of Merit(zT) | — | - | 27°C | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | — | eV/atom | — | — | |
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | — | eV/atom | — | — |
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Regulatory Screening
Environmental
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