Thallium(III) oxide

chemical compound

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

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

It is made by oxidation of thallium(I) oxide.

Uses change

It may be used in solar cells.

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