Tl₄Te₂I₁₂ is a mixed-halide semiconductor compound composed of thallium, tellurium, and iodine, belonging to the family of layered perovskite and perovskite-related semiconductors. This is a research-stage material under investigation for optoelectronic and photovoltaic applications, where the combination of heavy metal cations and halide anions creates tunable bandgaps and favorable light-absorption characteristics. The material is notable within the emerging lead-free and tin-free perovskite alternative space, addressing toxicity concerns in conventional halide perovskites while maintaining semiconducting functionality relevant to next-generation solar cells, photodetectors, and radiation detection devices.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 1.471 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.3920 | eV/atom | — |