Tl2CO3

thallium(I) carbonate · thallous carbonate

Thallium(I) carbonate is a stable, semiconducting inorganic salt used primarily as a chemical reagent and synthetic precursor.

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Crystal structure of Tl2CO3
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About thallium(I) carbonate

Thallium(I) carbonate is a semiconducting inorganic compound that exists as a thermodynamically stable phase on the convex hull. Its structural versatility is evidenced by multiple reported configurations across major materials databases, highlighting its significance in solid-state chemistry.

This compound serves as a critical precursor in the synthesis of other thallium-based materials and specialized chemical reagents. Due to its stable nature and distinct electronic character, it remains a subject of interest for researchers investigating heavy-metal carbonate systems.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for thallium(I) carbonate, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

2.91 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

On hull (stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

5
3 databases, 1 space group
Uses

Applications

Where thallium(I) carbonate is used.

chemical synthesisreagent for organic transformationsprecursor for thallium-containing materials
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about thallium(I) carbonate, answered from cross-validated data.

What is Tl2CO3?

Thallium(I) carbonate is a stable, semiconducting inorganic salt used primarily as a chemical reagent and synthetic precursor.

More questions
What is Tl2CO3 used for?
thallium(I) carbonate (Tl2CO3) is used in chemical synthesis, reagent for organic transformations, and precursor for thallium-containing materials.
What is the band gap of Tl2CO3?
thallium(I) carbonate (Tl2CO3) has a DFT-computed band gap of 2.91 eV across 5 reported structures.
Is Tl2CO3 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 2.91 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is Tl2CO3 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — thallium(I) carbonate (Tl2CO3) sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of Tl2CO3 are known?
5 structures of Tl2CO3 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 1 distinct space group.
What elements does Tl2CO3 contain?
thallium(I) carbonate (Tl2CO3) contains C, O, and Tl (3 elements).
Where does the data for Tl2CO3 come from?
Tl2CO3 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a primary thallium-based carbonate, this compound serves as a foundational reference point for heavy-metal inorganic salts. Its thermodynamic stability distinguishes it as a robust candidate for chemical processing compared to less stable or more reactive thallium-containing species.

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

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