GeS2Tl

GeS2Tl is a thermodynamically stable semiconducting compound composed of germanium, sulfur, and thallium.

GeSTl
Crystal structure of GeS2Tl
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About GeS2Tl

GeS2Tl is a semiconducting material characterized by its thermodynamic stability, positioning it securely on the convex hull. Its unique composition of germanium, sulfur, and thallium suggests a complex structural arrangement that is of significant interest for fundamental materials research.

As a stable semiconducting phase, this compound serves as a valuable subject for investigating electronic behavior in multi-element chalcogenide systems. Its presence in multiple databases highlights its importance as a distinct material within the broader landscape of inorganic chemistry.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for GeS2Tl, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

1.96 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

On hull (stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

3
3 databases, 1 space group
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about GeS2Tl, answered from cross-validated data.

What is GeS2Tl?

GeS2Tl is a thermodynamically stable semiconducting compound composed of germanium, sulfur, and thallium.

More questions
What is the band gap of GeS2Tl?
GeS2Tl has a DFT-computed band gap of 1.96 eV across 3 reported structures.
Is GeS2Tl a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 1.96 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is GeS2Tl thermodynamically stable?
Yes — GeS2Tl sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of GeS2Tl are known?
3 structures of GeS2Tl are reported across 3 databases, spanning 1 distinct space group.
What elements does GeS2Tl contain?
GeS2Tl contains Ge, S, and Tl (3 elements).
Where does the data for GeS2Tl come from?
GeS2Tl data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a distinct inorganic compound, GeS2Tl represents a specific stoichiometry within the germanium-sulfur-thallium system. While it currently stands as a unique entry in this context, its thermodynamic stability makes it a reliable reference point for future studies into related ternary chalcogenide structures.

Data sources & attribution
  • latticegraph — Lattice Graph Materials Intelligence Platform

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