Tl2TeI6 is a mixed-halide semiconductor compound composed of thallium, tellurium, and iodine, belonging to the family of perovskite-related and halide-based semiconductors under active research. This material is primarily investigated for optoelectronic and photovoltaic applications where its bandgap and light-absorption properties are relevant; however, it remains largely an experimental compound rather than an established industrial material. Engineers considering this compound should recognize it as an advanced materials research candidate where the combination of heavy metal halides offers potential for radiation detection, thin-film photovoltaics, or scintillation applications—though stability, toxicity, and manufacturability remain open challenges compared to conventional semiconductors.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.2119 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg)2 entries | 1.470 | eV | — | ||
| ↳ | 1.472 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | -234.2 | µV/K | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.3914 | eV/atom | — |