Te3Mo2Se

Te3Mo2Se is a semiconducting molybdenum chalcogenide that is theoretically predicted to be stable enough for laboratory synthesis.

MoSeTe
Crystal structure of Te3Mo2Se
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About Te3Mo2Se

Te3Mo2Se is a complex molybdenum chalcogenide that exhibits semiconducting electronic properties. Its structural configuration suggests a delicate balance of atomic interactions, positioning it as a material of interest for fundamental studies in condensed matter physics.

As a near-hull compound, it is considered likely synthesizable under controlled experimental conditions. The existence of multiple reported structural variations across databases highlights its potential for diverse atomic arrangements, making it a valuable subject for computational and experimental materials discovery.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for Te3Mo2Se, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

0.46–0.83 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.018 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

Near hull (likely stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

14
3 databases, 1 space group
Uses

Applications

Where Te3Mo2Se is used.

Semiconductor researchMaterials science explorationElectronic device prototyping
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Te3Mo2Se, answered from cross-validated data.

What is Te3Mo2Se?

Te3Mo2Se is a semiconducting molybdenum chalcogenide that is theoretically predicted to be stable enough for laboratory synthesis.

More questions
What is Te3Mo2Se used for?
Te3Mo2Se is used in semiconductor research, materials science exploration, and electronic device prototyping.
What is the band gap of Te3Mo2Se?
Te3Mo2Se has a DFT-computed band gap of 0.46–0.83 eV across 14 reported structures.
Is Te3Mo2Se a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 0.83 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is Te3Mo2Se thermodynamically stable?
Te3Mo2Se has a lowest energy above hull of 0.018 eV/atom (near hull (likely stable)).
How many polymorphs of Te3Mo2Se are known?
14 structures of Te3Mo2Se are reported across 3 databases, spanning 1 distinct space group.
What elements does Te3Mo2Se contain?
Te3Mo2Se contains Mo, Se, and Te (3 elements).
Where does the data for Te3Mo2Se come from?
Te3Mo2Se data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a unique molybdenum-based chalcogenide, Te3Mo2Se occupies a specialized niche within the broader landscape of transition metal dichalcogenides and related ternary systems. It serves as an important case study for understanding how the substitution of tellurium and selenium influences the electronic behavior of molybdenum-based frameworks.

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

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