The synthesis, single-crystal structure, optical absorption, and resistivity of Th2GeSe5

Lukasz A. Koscielski; Christos D. Malliakas; Amy A. Sarjeant; James A. Ibers

doi:10.1016/j.jssc.2013.06.031

The synthesis, single-crystal structure, optical absorption, and resistivity of Th₂GeSe₅

Lukasz A. Koscielski, Christos D. Malliakas, Amy A. Sarjeant, James A. Ibers^*

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Abstract

The compound Th₂GeSe₅ has been synthesized by the reaction of the elements at 1273 K. From a single-crystal study Th ₂GeSe₅ crystallizes in the Ba₅Si₃ structure type with four formula units in the space group D⁸ _4h - P4/ncc of the tetragonal system in a cell with dimensions a=7.4968(4) Å and c = 13.6302(9) Å at 100 (2) K. From optical absorption measurements Th₂GeSe₅ is found to have an optical band gap of 1.92 eV (indirect) or 1.98 eV (direct), consistent with its red color. Th₂GeSe₅ is a wide gap semiconductor, as indicated by its electrical resistivity at 298 K of 4.37(2) × 10 ⁹ Ω cm measured on a single crystal.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	35-38
Number of pages	4
Journal	Journal of Solid State Chemistry
Volume	205
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jssc.2013.06.031
State	Published - 2013

Keywords

Band gap
Germanium
Resistivity
Selenium
Ternary chalcogenide
Thorium

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
Ceramics and Composites
Condensed Matter Physics
Physical and Theoretical Chemistry
Inorganic Chemistry
Materials Chemistry

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