Te6Mo2W
Te6Mo2W is a semiconducting molybdenum-tungsten telluride compound that is considered theoretically stable and a promising target for materials synthesis.

About Te6Mo2W
Te6Mo2W is a complex telluride compound featuring a metallic framework of molybdenum and tungsten. As a semiconducting material, it occupies a unique position in solid-state chemistry where its electronic properties are governed by the interplay between the transition metals and the chalcogen network.
Due to its status as a near-hull phase, this compound is considered a viable candidate for experimental synthesis. Its structural diversity, evidenced by multiple reported configurations, suggests a flexible lattice capable of accommodating various atomic arrangements, which is critical for potential integration into functional electronic devices.
Key Properties
Cross-validated computational properties for Te6Mo2W, aggregated across 3 databases.
Band GapEnergy needed to move an electron from the valence band to the conduction band. Lower or zero values tend to behave more metallic; larger gaps are more insulating or semiconducting.
Energy Above HullThermodynamic distance from the most stable set of competing phases. 0 eV/atom is on the convex hull; small positive values may still be experimentally accessible.
StabilityA plain-language summary of the best reported energy-above-hull result. It reflects whether the lowest-energy structure is on, near, or far from the stability hull.
StructuresCount of reported calculated crystal structures for this formula, including alternate polymorphs, source databases, and observed space groups.
Applications
Where Te6Mo2W is used.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Te6Mo2W, answered from cross-validated data.
What is Te6Mo2W?
Te6Mo2W is a semiconducting molybdenum-tungsten telluride compound that is considered theoretically stable and a promising target for materials synthesis.
What is Te6Mo2W used for?
What is the band gap of Te6Mo2W?
Is Te6Mo2W a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
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How It Compares
As a member of the transition metal telluride family, Te6Mo2W represents a specialized ternary phase that bridges the gap between binary transition metal dichalcogenides and more complex multi-metallic systems. While many simpler tellurides are well-characterized, this compound stands out for its structural complexity and the specific electronic tuning provided by the mixed molybdenum and tungsten sites.
Data sources & attribution
- latticegraph — Lattice Graph Materials Intelligence Platform
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