Mo2Se3S

Mo2Se3S is a semiconducting molybdenum chalcogenide compound that is considered stable enough to be a viable target for experimental synthesis.

MoSSe
Crystal structure of Mo2Se3S
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About Mo2Se3S

Mo2Se3S is a complex molybdenum-based chalcogenide that exhibits semiconducting electronic properties. Its structural configuration places it in a category of materials that are theoretically accessible and potentially synthesizable due to its proximity to the thermodynamic hull.

As a member of the transition metal chalcogenide family, this compound is significant for researchers exploring tunable electronic states. Its existence across multiple structural databases highlights its role as a candidate for fundamental studies in solid-state chemistry and materials design.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for Mo2Se3S, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

0.46–0.54 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.014 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

Near hull (likely stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

10
3 databases, 1 space group
Uses

Applications

Where Mo2Se3S is used.

Semiconductor researchMaterials science explorationSolid-state chemistry studies
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Mo2Se3S, answered from cross-validated data.

What is Mo2Se3S?

Mo2Se3S is a semiconducting molybdenum chalcogenide compound that is considered stable enough to be a viable target for experimental synthesis.

More questions
What is Mo2Se3S used for?
Mo2Se3S is used in semiconductor research, materials science exploration, and solid-state chemistry studies.
What is the band gap of Mo2Se3S?
Mo2Se3S has a DFT-computed band gap of 0.46–0.54 eV across 10 reported structures.
Is Mo2Se3S a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 0.54 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is Mo2Se3S thermodynamically stable?
Mo2Se3S has a lowest energy above hull of 0.014 eV/atom (near hull (likely stable)).
How many polymorphs of Mo2Se3S are known?
10 structures of Mo2Se3S are reported across 3 databases, spanning 1 distinct space group.
What elements does Mo2Se3S contain?
Mo2Se3S contains Mo, S, and Se (3 elements).
Where does the data for Mo2Se3S come from?
Mo2Se3S data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a unique ternary chalcogenide, Mo2Se3S serves as a distinct representative of molybdenum-based systems. While many binary molybdenum chalcogenides are well-characterized, this ternary variant offers a pathway for investigating how mixed-anion environments influence electronic behavior and structural stability within the broader class of transition metal semiconductors.

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

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