Tl₄Au₈S₆ is an intermetallic semiconductor compound combining thallium, gold, and sulfur in a fixed stoichiometric ratio, forming a crystalline solid-state material. This is a research-phase compound studied for its electronic and optical properties as part of the broader family of noble metal chalcogenides; potential applications span thermoelectric energy conversion, photovoltaic devices, and optoelectronic components, where the combination of heavy elements and sulfide chemistry offers band-gap engineering opportunities that distinguish it from conventional semiconductors like silicon or III-V materials.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 30.86 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 10.59 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 1.140 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.2720 | eV/atom | — |