Tl2Se3

Tl2Se3 is a metastable semiconducting compound formed from thallium and selenium that is primarily studied for its diverse structural configurations.

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Crystal structure of Tl2Se3
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About Tl2Se3

Tl2Se3 is a metastable binary compound composed of thallium and selenium. As a semiconducting material, it exhibits electronic properties that make it a subject of interest for researchers investigating complex chalcogenide systems.

Given its status as a metastable phase, this compound is often studied for its structural flexibility, with numerous reported configurations across various databases. Its behavior is characteristic of materials where subtle changes in synthesis conditions can lead to diverse atomic arrangements.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for Tl2Se3, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

0.81 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.037 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

Metastable
2 DFT sources

Structures

11
3 databases, 4 space groups
Uses

Applications

Where Tl2Se3 is used.

semiconductor researchmaterials science studieschalcogenide phase investigation
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Tl2Se3, answered from cross-validated data.

What is Tl2Se3?

Tl2Se3 is a metastable semiconducting compound formed from thallium and selenium that is primarily studied for its diverse structural configurations.

More questions
What is Tl2Se3 used for?
Tl2Se3 is used in semiconductor research, materials science studies, and chalcogenide phase investigation.
What is the band gap of Tl2Se3?
Tl2Se3 has a DFT-computed band gap of 0.81 eV across 11 reported structures.
Is Tl2Se3 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 0.81 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is Tl2Se3 thermodynamically stable?
Tl2Se3 has a lowest energy above hull of 0.037 eV/atom (metastable).
How many polymorphs of Tl2Se3 are known?
11 structures of Tl2Se3 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 4 distinct space groups.
What elements does Tl2Se3 contain?
Tl2Se3 contains Se and Tl (2 elements).
Where does the data for Tl2Se3 come from?
Tl2Se3 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a unique member of the thallium-selenium system, Tl2Se3 occupies a distinct niche within the broader landscape of chalcogenide semiconductors, serving as a key reference point for understanding the phase stability and electronic behavior of non-stoichiometric or metastable binary compounds.

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

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