MoWSeS3

MoWSeS3 is a metastable semiconducting compound composed of molybdenum, tungsten, selenium, and sulfur.

MoSSeW
Crystal structure of MoWSeS3
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About MoWSeS3

MoWSeS3 is a complex inorganic compound characterized by its semiconducting nature. As a metastable phase, it represents a unique structural arrangement of molybdenum, tungsten, sulfur, and selenium, offering intriguing possibilities for electronic and optoelectronic material design.

This material is of significant interest to researchers investigating tunable properties in transition metal dichalcogenide-related systems. Its existence within a diverse landscape of reported structures highlights its relevance in the ongoing study of synthetic inorganic chemistry.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for MoWSeS3, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

0.46–0.61 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.033 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

Metastable
2 DFT sources

Structures

40
3 databases, 1 space group
Uses

Applications

Where MoWSeS3 is used.

Semiconductor researchMaterials science explorationOptoelectronic device development
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MoWSeS3, answered from cross-validated data.

What is MoWSeS3?

MoWSeS3 is a metastable semiconducting compound composed of molybdenum, tungsten, selenium, and sulfur.

More questions
What is MoWSeS3 used for?
MoWSeS3 is used in semiconductor research, materials science exploration, and optoelectronic device development.
What is the band gap of MoWSeS3?
MoWSeS3 has a DFT-computed band gap of 0.46–0.61 eV across 40 reported structures.
Is MoWSeS3 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 0.61 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is MoWSeS3 thermodynamically stable?
MoWSeS3 has a lowest energy above hull of 0.033 eV/atom (metastable).
How many polymorphs of MoWSeS3 are known?
40 structures of MoWSeS3 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 1 distinct space group.
What elements does MoWSeS3 contain?
MoWSeS3 contains Mo, S, Se, and W (4 elements).
Where does the data for MoWSeS3 come from?
MoWSeS3 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a unique member of its structural family, MoWSeS3 serves as a specialized example of mixed-anion and mixed-cation systems. It occupies a distinct space in materials research where the interplay between different chalcogens and transition metals allows for the exploration of non-equilibrium phases that are not found in simpler, binary counterparts.

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

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