S6Sn4Tl4

S6Sn4Tl4 is a thermodynamically stable, semiconducting inorganic compound containing sulfur, tin, and thallium.

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Crystal structure of S6Sn4Tl4
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About S6Sn4Tl4

S6Sn4Tl4 is a complex inorganic compound composed of sulfur, tin, and thallium. As a thermodynamically stable phase located on the convex hull, it represents a robust structural arrangement that is of significant interest for fundamental materials research.

The material exhibits semiconducting electronic characteristics, making it a subject of investigation for potential optoelectronic or specialized electronic applications. Its existence across multiple reported structures highlights its structural versatility within the landscape of ternary chalcogenides.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for S6Sn4Tl4, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

0.84 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
Uses

Applications

Where S6Sn4Tl4 is used.

Fundamental materials researchSemiconductor device development studies
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about S6Sn4Tl4, answered from cross-validated data.

What is S6Sn4Tl4?

S6Sn4Tl4 is a thermodynamically stable, semiconducting inorganic compound containing sulfur, tin, and thallium.

More questions
What is S6Sn4Tl4 used for?
S6Sn4Tl4 is used in fundamental materials research and semiconductor device development studies.
What is the band gap of S6Sn4Tl4?
S6Sn4Tl4 has a DFT-computed band gap of 0.84 eV across 3 reported structures.
Is S6Sn4Tl4 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 0.84 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is S6Sn4Tl4 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — S6Sn4Tl4 sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of S6Sn4Tl4 are known?
3 structures of S6Sn4Tl4 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 1 distinct space group.
What elements does S6Sn4Tl4 contain?
S6Sn4Tl4 contains S, Sn, and Tl (3 elements).
Where does the data for S6Sn4Tl4 come from?
S6Sn4Tl4 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a distinct ternary compound, S6Sn4Tl4 occupies a unique position in materials science, serving as a stable reference point for understanding the interplay between heavy metal thallium and group fourteen elements in sulfur-based frameworks.

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

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