Te4Mo3S2

Te4Mo3S2 is a metastable semiconducting compound containing molybdenum, sulfur, and tellurium used in materials research.

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Crystal structure of Te4Mo3S2
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About Te4Mo3S2

Te4Mo3S2 is a complex ternary chalcogenide composed of molybdenum, sulfur, and tellurium. As a semiconducting material, it exhibits electronic properties that make it a subject of interest for researchers investigating non-traditional semiconductor architectures and thin-film technologies.

Although it is classified as a metastable compound, its existence across multiple structural configurations suggests a rich landscape for phase engineering. Its ability to adopt various arrangements makes it a versatile candidate for fundamental studies in solid-state chemistry and materials design.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for Te4Mo3S2, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

0.16 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.070 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

Metastable
2 DFT sources

Structures

22
3 databases, 10 space groups
Uses

Applications

Where Te4Mo3S2 is used.

Semiconductor researchSolid-state chemistry studiesThin-film materials development
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Te4Mo3S2, answered from cross-validated data.

What is Te4Mo3S2?

Te4Mo3S2 is a metastable semiconducting compound containing molybdenum, sulfur, and tellurium used in materials research.

More questions
What is Te4Mo3S2 used for?
Te4Mo3S2 is used in semiconductor research, solid-state chemistry studies, and thin-film materials development.
What is the band gap of Te4Mo3S2?
Te4Mo3S2 has a DFT-computed band gap of 0.16 eV across 22 reported structures.
Is Te4Mo3S2 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 0.16 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is Te4Mo3S2 thermodynamically stable?
Te4Mo3S2 has a lowest energy above hull of 0.070 eV/atom (metastable).
How many polymorphs of Te4Mo3S2 are known?
22 structures of Te4Mo3S2 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 10 distinct space groups.
What elements does Te4Mo3S2 contain?
Te4Mo3S2 contains Mo, S, and Te (3 elements).
Where does the data for Te4Mo3S2 come from?
Te4Mo3S2 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a unique ternary chalcogenide, Te4Mo3S2 represents a specialized niche within the broader family of molybdenum-based semiconductors, serving as a distinct structural variant that bridges the gap between simple binary sulfides and more complex telluride systems.

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

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