Thallium sulfate is white crystalline powder, which is a thallium salt. It is easily soluble in dilute acid and water. Thallium metal is raw material for thallium(I) sulfate.
Thallous sulfate is an inorganic compound with applications in research, industrial processes, and historical uses in pest control. Known for its high solubility in water and toxicity, thallous sulfate is primarily utilized under strict regulatory controls in specialized scientific and industrial contexts.
Thallium Sulfate
| CAS No.:7446-18-6 | EINECS No.:231-201-3 | Molecular Formula:Tl2SO4 | Molecular Weight:504.83 |
| Melting Point:632℃ | Density:6.77 | Refractive Index:1.860 | UN 1707 6.1/PG 3 |
Applications
Thallous sulfate used to be rodenticide. Now it mainly apply to Tl+ source in laboratory. Thallium(I) sulfate apply to analytical reagent and pharmacy industry. It is also raw material for other thallium salts as thallium(I) hydroxide, thallium carbonate, thallium bromide, thallium iodide and so on.
In chemical research, thallous sulfate serves as a key reagent in studying thallium chemistry and synthesizing other thallium-based compounds. Its predictable behavior as a sulfate salt makes it valuable for exploring reaction mechanisms, preparing thallium halides or oxides, and advancing inorganic and materials science. Researchers rely on thallous sulfate to investigate the unique properties of thallium and its interactions in various chemical systems.
Thallous sulfate also finds use in material synthesis, where it acts as a precursor in the production of thallium-containing materials for electronics, optics, and specialty applications. For example, thallium-based compounds play roles in developing infrared optical systems, radiation detectors, and high-performance semiconductors. These applications are critical in fields like aerospace, defense, and advanced electronics.
Historically, thallous sulfate was widely used as a rodenticide and insecticide due to its effectiveness. However, its extreme toxicity led to a global reduction in such applications, and its use in now heavily restricted or banned in many regions. Modern applications are confined to controlled industrial and research environments to ensure safety and compliance with regulatory standards.