Tl4 Au8 S6
semiconductor· Tl4 Au8 S6
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.
Experimental thermoelectric devicesPhotovoltaic researchOptoelectronic semiconductorsBand-gap engineeringHigh-pressure electronicsSolid-state physics research
Compliance & Regulations
?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Bulk Modulus(K) | — | Pa | — | — | |
Shear Modulus(G) | — | Pa | — | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Band Gap(Eg) | — | eV | — | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Formation Energy(ΔHf) | — | eV/atom | — | — |
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Regulatory Screening
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