Tl₄Ag₄Se₄ is a quaternary chalcogenide semiconductor compound combining thallium, silver, and selenium in a 1:1:1 stoichiometric ratio. This material belongs to the family of mixed-metal selenides and is primarily of research interest for its potential in thermoelectric and optoelectronic applications, where the combination of heavy and light metal cations can create favorable band structures and phonon-scattering mechanisms. Engineers and materials researchers investigate compounds like this to develop more efficient solid-state energy conversion devices and narrow-bandgap semiconductors for infrared detection and photovoltaic systems.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.6704 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.2530 | eV/atom | — |