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

Uses
It may be used in solar cells.

Related pages
Thallium(I) chloride
Silver(I) oxide

Category:Thallium compounds
Category:Oxides