Cs2S4W

Cs2S4W is a thermodynamically stable semiconducting ternary sulfide composed of cesium, sulfur, and tungsten.

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Crystal structure of Cs2S4W
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About Cs2S4W

Cs2S4W is a ternary sulfide compound that occupies a thermodynamically stable position on the convex hull. As a semiconducting material, it represents a specialized inorganic phase that bridges the chemistry of cesium, sulfur, and tungsten within a defined crystalline framework. Its stable nature makes it a subject of interest for researchers investigating complex chalcogenide systems.

The material is characterized by its distinct electronic properties, which are typical of semiconductors in this chemical family. Its existence across multiple databases highlights its importance as a reproducible phase in solid-state chemistry, providing a valuable model for understanding the structural and electronic interplay of heavy alkali metals with transition metal sulfides.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for Cs2S4W, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

2.16 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

On hull (stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

3
3 databases, 1 space group
Uses

Applications

Where Cs2S4W is used.

Solid-state chemistry researchSemiconductor materials developmentChalcogenide phase studies
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Cs2S4W, answered from cross-validated data.

What is Cs2S4W?

Cs2S4W is a thermodynamically stable semiconducting ternary sulfide composed of cesium, sulfur, and tungsten.

More questions
What is Cs2S4W used for?
Cs2S4W is used in solid-state chemistry research, semiconductor materials development, and chalcogenide phase studies.
What is the band gap of Cs2S4W?
Cs2S4W has a DFT-computed band gap of 2.16 eV across 3 reported structures.
Is Cs2S4W a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 2.16 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is Cs2S4W thermodynamically stable?
Yes — Cs2S4W sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of Cs2S4W are known?
3 structures of Cs2S4W are reported across 3 databases, spanning 1 distinct space group.
What elements does Cs2S4W contain?
Cs2S4W contains Cs, S, and W (3 elements).
Where does the data for Cs2S4W come from?
Cs2S4W data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a unique ternary sulfide, Cs2S4W serves as a foundational example of stable stoichiometry within its specific chemical class. Without direct structural siblings in this immediate grouping, it acts as a primary reference point for studying the stability and electronic behavior of cesium-tungsten-sulfur compounds.

Data sources & attribution
  • latticegraph — Lattice Graph Materials Intelligence Platform

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