Tl3In5Se8

Tl3In5Se8 is a semiconducting ternary compound containing thallium, indium, and selenium that is considered stable enough for potential synthesis.

InSeTl
Crystal structure of Tl3In5Se8
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About Tl3In5Se8

Tl3In5Se8 is a complex ternary chalcogenide that exhibits semiconducting electronic behavior. Its structural configuration and chemical composition make it a subject of interest for researchers exploring the properties of thallium-based semiconductors.

As a near-hull material, it is considered thermodynamically stable and likely synthesizable under appropriate laboratory conditions. It serves as a valuable candidate for fundamental studies in solid-state physics and materials science, particularly where specific semiconducting characteristics are required for device functionality.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for Tl3In5Se8, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

0.54 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.020 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

Near hull (likely stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

5
3 databases, 1 space group
Uses

Applications

Where Tl3In5Se8 is used.

Semiconductor researchSolid-state electronic device development
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Tl3In5Se8, answered from cross-validated data.

What is Tl3In5Se8?

Tl3In5Se8 is a semiconducting ternary compound containing thallium, indium, and selenium that is considered stable enough for potential synthesis.

More questions
What is Tl3In5Se8 used for?
Tl3In5Se8 is used in semiconductor research and solid-state electronic device development.
What is the band gap of Tl3In5Se8?
Tl3In5Se8 has a DFT-computed band gap of 0.54 eV across 5 reported structures.
Is Tl3In5Se8 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 0.54 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is Tl3In5Se8 thermodynamically stable?
Tl3In5Se8 has a lowest energy above hull of 0.020 eV/atom (near hull (likely stable)).
How many polymorphs of Tl3In5Se8 are known?
5 structures of Tl3In5Se8 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 1 distinct space group.
What elements does Tl3In5Se8 contain?
Tl3In5Se8 contains In, Se, and Tl (3 elements).
Where does the data for Tl3In5Se8 come from?
Tl3In5Se8 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a specialized ternary selenide, Tl3In5Se8 occupies a unique niche in the landscape of thallium-indium-based materials. While broader classes of chalcogenides are widely documented, this specific stoichiometry represents a distinct structural arrangement that contributes to the diversity of semiconducting compounds available for future technological exploration.

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

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