Te6Mo2W

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

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Crystal structure of Te6Mo2W
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

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.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for Te6Mo2W, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

0.61 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.009 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

Near hull (likely stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

9
3 databases, 2 space groups
Uses

Applications

Where Te6Mo2W is used.

Semiconductor researchSolid-state electronics developmentMaterials science studies
Reference

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.

More questions
What is Te6Mo2W used for?
Te6Mo2W is used in semiconductor research, solid-state electronics development, and materials science studies.
What is the band gap of Te6Mo2W?
Te6Mo2W has a DFT-computed band gap of 0.61 eV across 9 reported structures.
Is Te6Mo2W a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 0.61 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is Te6Mo2W thermodynamically stable?
Te6Mo2W has a lowest energy above hull of 0.009 eV/atom (near hull (likely stable)).
How many polymorphs of Te6Mo2W are known?
9 structures of Te6Mo2W are reported across 3 databases, spanning 2 distinct space groups.
What elements does Te6Mo2W contain?
Te6Mo2W contains Mo, Te, and W (3 elements).
Where does the data for Te6Mo2W come from?
Te6Mo2W data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

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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