MoSe2Te2W

MoSe2Te2W is a metastable semiconducting compound containing molybdenum, tungsten, selenium, and tellurium.

MoSeTeW
Crystal structure of MoSe2Te2W
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About MoSe2Te2W

MoSe2Te2W is a complex quaternary material composed of molybdenum, tungsten, selenium, and tellurium. As a semiconducting compound, it represents a sophisticated integration of transition metals and chalcogens, drawing interest for its potential in specialized electronic and optoelectronic applications.

This material is characterized by its metastable nature, which makes it a subject of significant interest for structural studies and synthesis optimization. Its existence across multiple reported structures highlights its importance in the broader landscape of complex inorganic solid-state chemistry.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for MoSe2Te2W, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

0.02–0.94 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.078 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

Metastable
2 DFT sources

Structures

38
3 databases, 3 space groups
Uses

Applications

Where MoSe2Te2W is used.

Semiconductor researchOptoelectronic material developmentSolid-state chemistry studies
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MoSe2Te2W, answered from cross-validated data.

What is MoSe2Te2W?

MoSe2Te2W is a metastable semiconducting compound containing molybdenum, tungsten, selenium, and tellurium.

More questions
What is MoSe2Te2W used for?
MoSe2Te2W is used in semiconductor research, optoelectronic material development, and solid-state chemistry studies.
What is the band gap of MoSe2Te2W?
MoSe2Te2W has a DFT-computed band gap of 0.02–0.94 eV across 38 reported structures.
Is MoSe2Te2W a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 0.94 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is MoSe2Te2W thermodynamically stable?
MoSe2Te2W has a lowest energy above hull of 0.078 eV/atom (metastable).
How many polymorphs of MoSe2Te2W are known?
38 structures of MoSe2Te2W are reported across 3 databases, spanning 3 distinct space groups.
What elements does MoSe2Te2W contain?
MoSe2Te2W contains Mo, Se, Te, and W (4 elements).
Where does the data for MoSe2Te2W come from?
MoSe2Te2W data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a unique quaternary system, MoSe2Te2W occupies a distinct position within the field of transition metal dichalcogenide-based alloys. Unlike simpler binary or ternary counterparts, this compound offers a complex structural landscape that allows for fine-tuning of electronic properties through the synergistic combination of molybdenum and tungsten with mixed chalcogen sites.

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

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