Thallium(III) oxide
Thallium(III) oxide, also known as thallic oxide, is a chemical compound. Its chemical formula is Tl2O3. It has thallium and oxide ions in it. The thallium is in its +3 oxidation state.
Properties
[change | change source]Thallium(III) oxide is a white powder. It is very heavy and very toxic. It is a semiconductor. It reacts with acids to make other toxic thallium compounds. It does not dissolve in water.
Preparation
[change | change source]It is made by oxidation of thallium(I) oxide.
Uses
[change | change source]It may be used in solar cells.