Tl₄F₄ is an experimental thallium fluoride compound classified as a semiconductor, representing a member of the halide semiconductor family. While not yet established in commercial production, compounds in this material class are investigated for potential optoelectronic and photonic applications where unconventional band structures and fluoride-based stability might offer advantages over traditional semiconductors. The thallium-fluoride system remains primarily in research contexts, with potential relevance to specialized detector systems, infrared optics, or scintillation applications where heavy-element semiconductors show promise.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 21.03 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 9.360 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 3.097 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.837 | eV/atom | — |