Tl₄Ge₂S₆ is a thallium-germanium sulfide compound belonging to the chalcogenide semiconductor family, characterized by mixed-valence heavy-metal sulfide chemistry. This material is primarily of research interest for infrared optics and nonlinear optical applications, where its wide transparency window and strong optical nonlinearity make it a candidate for advanced photonic devices, though it remains largely experimental and less commercialized than competing chalcogenide systems.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 21.44 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 9.867 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 1.484 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.4680 | eV/atom | — |