Tl₆S is a thallium sulfide ceramic compound belonging to the chalcogenide ceramic family, characterized by strong ionic bonding between thallium and sulfur atoms. This material is primarily of research interest for optoelectronic and photonic applications, where its semiconducting properties and potential infrared transparency make it relevant to the broader family of metal chalcogenides being investigated for wavelength-selective optical components and radiation detection. Engineers would consider Tl₆S when exploring alternative ceramic materials for specialized optical or electronic applications where conventional semiconductors are insufficient, though availability and established processing routes are limited compared to more mature ceramic systems.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.3451 | lb/in³ | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.09380 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.07488 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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