TlS

TlS is a metastable semiconducting compound containing thallium and sulfur that is frequently studied for its structural and electronic properties.

STl
Crystal structure of TlS
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About TlS

TlS is a metastable binary compound composed of thallium and sulfur. As a semiconducting material, it exhibits electronic properties that make it a subject of interest for fundamental solid-state physics and materials science investigations.

Due to its unique structural characteristics, this compound has been extensively documented in crystallographic databases. Its metastable nature suggests complex synthesis pathways, positioning it as a specialized material for researchers studying phase stability and electronic behavior in chalcogenide systems.

At a glance

Key Properties

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

Band Gap

0.47–1.04 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.028 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

Metastable
2 DFT sources

Structures

86
3 databases, 20 space groups
Synthesis

Synthesis Routes

Literature-extracted synthesis procedures targeting TlS.

Sol Gel
Procedure available · ceder_sol_gel
Solid State
Procedure available · ceder_solid_state
Solid State
Procedure available · ceder_solid_state
Solid State
Procedure available · ceder_solid_state
Solid State
Procedure available · ceder_solid_state
Uses

Applications

Where TlS is used.

Semiconductor researchSolid-state physics studiesMaterials science characterization
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

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

What is TlS?

TlS is a metastable semiconducting compound containing thallium and sulfur that is frequently studied for its structural and electronic properties.

More questions
What is TlS used for?
TlS is used in semiconductor research, solid-state physics studies, and materials science characterization.
What is the band gap of TlS?
TlS has a DFT-computed band gap of 0.47–1.04 eV across 86 reported structures.
Is TlS a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 1.04 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is TlS thermodynamically stable?
TlS has a lowest energy above hull of 0.028 eV/atom (metastable).
How many polymorphs of TlS are known?
86 structures of TlS are reported across 3 databases, spanning 20 distinct space groups.
How is TlS synthesized?
Literature-reported routes for TlS include sol gel, solid state (5 procedures documented).
What elements does TlS contain?
TlS contains S and Tl (2 elements).
Where does the data for TlS come from?
TlS data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a distinct binary chalcogenide, TlS represents a specific stoichiometry within the thallium-sulfur system. While it does not share its immediate class with other listed compounds here, it serves as a critical reference point for understanding the diverse structural configurations possible in thallium-based semiconductors.

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

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