Thallium Sulfate (Tl2SO4, Purity: 99.9%, APS: 10-20µm)

Thallium Sulfate

Pesticide and Rodenticide (Historical Use):

Thallium sulfate was used as a rodenticide and pesticide. Its ability to cause neurological and organ damage made it an effective poison for controlling pests, but its high toxicity led to its removal from most pesticide formulations.

Chemical Reagent in Laboratories:

Thallium sulfate is used as a reagent in chemical laboratories for various analytical purposes. It can be used in the synthesis of other thallium compounds and in tests for the presence of certain metals.

Manufacture of Specialty Glass:

Similar to other thallium compounds, has been used in the production of specialty glass. This includes glass for infrared optics, where thallium’s properties help improve optical clarity in certain wavelengths.

Electronics Industry:

Thallium sulfate was once used in the electronics industry to make certain types of semiconductors. However, this application has been significantly reduced because safer and less toxic alternatives are now available.

Detection of Radioactive Isotopes:

was used in the detection of radioactive isotopes, particularly in scintillation counters in radiation detection and nuclear medicine. Its high solubility and the unique properties of thallium made it useful in these applications.

Precipitation of Metal Ions:

Tl₂SO₄ Thallium sulfate has been used to precipitate metal ions from solutions. It can react with certain metal salts to form insoluble thallium compounds, making it useful in certain types of qualitative inorganic analysis.

Photography (Historical):

In the past, thallium sulfate was used in the photographic industry, particularly in the production of specialized photographic films. This use is now largely obsolete, replaced by safer alternatives.