TeMoWSeS2

TeMoWSeS2 is a metastable, semiconducting compound composed of molybdenum, tungsten, sulfur, selenium, and tellurium used in materials research.

MoSSeTeW
Crystal structure of TeMoWSeS2
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About TeMoWSeS2

TeMoWSeS2 is a complex, multicomponent material composed of molybdenum, tungsten, sulfur, selenium, and tellurium. As a semiconducting compound, it represents a multifaceted approach to engineering electronic properties through the integration of transition metals and chalcogen elements.

This material is currently categorized as metastable, reflecting the intricate balance of its atomic constituents. Its existence within a growing body of structural data highlights its potential relevance in exploratory materials science and the development of novel electronic architectures.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for TeMoWSeS2, aggregated across 2 databases.

Band Gap

0.19 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.076 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

Metastable
1 DFT source

Structures

48
2 databases, 2 space groups
Uses

Applications

Where TeMoWSeS2 is used.

Materials science researchElectronic property exploration
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about TeMoWSeS2, answered from cross-validated data.

What is TeMoWSeS2?

TeMoWSeS2 is a metastable, semiconducting compound composed of molybdenum, tungsten, sulfur, selenium, and tellurium used in materials research.

More questions
What is TeMoWSeS2 used for?
TeMoWSeS2 is used in materials science research and electronic property exploration.
What is the band gap of TeMoWSeS2?
TeMoWSeS2 has a DFT-computed band gap of 0.19 eV across 48 reported structures.
Is TeMoWSeS2 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 0.19 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is TeMoWSeS2 thermodynamically stable?
TeMoWSeS2 has a lowest energy above hull of 0.076 eV/atom (metastable).
How many polymorphs of TeMoWSeS2 are known?
48 structures of TeMoWSeS2 are reported across 2 databases, spanning 2 distinct space groups.
What elements does TeMoWSeS2 contain?
TeMoWSeS2 contains Mo, S, Se, Te, and W (5 elements).
Where does the data for TeMoWSeS2 come from?
TeMoWSeS2 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a unique, multicomponent chalcogenide, TeMoWSeS2 occupies a specialized niche in materials research, serving as an example of how complex elemental combinations can be synthesized to explore new semiconducting behaviors beyond traditional binary or ternary systems.

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

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