Tl3PO4

Tl3PO4 is a thermodynamically stable, semiconducting phosphate compound used in fundamental materials science research.

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Crystal structure of Tl3PO4
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About Tl3PO4

Tl3PO4 is a distinct phosphate compound characterized by its semiconducting electronic nature. As a thermodynamically stable phase residing on the convex hull, it represents a robust configuration within its chemical system, supported by multiple documented structural variations across research databases. Its stability makes it a compelling subject for fundamental studies in solid-state chemistry and materials science. The compound serves as a key reference point for understanding the interplay between heavy metal cations and phosphate polyanions in crystalline lattices. Its predictable structural behavior provides a foundation for exploring the electronic properties of thallium-based inorganic materials in various experimental contexts.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for Tl3PO4, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

2.64 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 Tl3PO4 is used.

Solid-state chemistry researchFundamental electronic materials study
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Tl3PO4, answered from cross-validated data.

What is Tl3PO4?

Tl3PO4 is a thermodynamically stable, semiconducting phosphate compound used in fundamental materials science research.

More questions
What is Tl3PO4 used for?
Tl3PO4 is used in solid-state chemistry research and fundamental electronic materials study.
What is the band gap of Tl3PO4?
Tl3PO4 has a DFT-computed band gap of 2.64 eV across 5 reported structures.
Is Tl3PO4 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 2.64 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is Tl3PO4 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — Tl3PO4 sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of Tl3PO4 are known?
5 structures of Tl3PO4 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 1 distinct space group.
What elements does Tl3PO4 contain?
Tl3PO4 contains O, P, and Tl (3 elements).
Where does the data for Tl3PO4 come from?
Tl3PO4 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a thermodynamically stable member of its chemical family, Tl3PO4 serves as a benchmark for stability in its class, offering a well-defined structural profile that helps researchers map the broader landscape of thallium phosphate compounds.

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

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