TiS

TiS is a thermodynamically stable semiconducting transition-metal dichalcogenide used in materials science research.

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

About TiS

TiS is a semiconducting transition-metal dichalcogenide that occupies a stable position on the convex hull. Its structural versatility is evidenced by a significant number of reported configurations across major materials databases, highlighting its importance in fundamental solid-state research. As a member of this diverse class of materials, TiS serves as a platform for investigating electronic behavior in low-dimensional systems. Its inherent stability makes it a compelling subject for studies focused on the synthesis and characterization of metal-sulfide frameworks.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for TiS, aggregated across 4 databases.

Band Gap

0.80 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

On hull (stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

340
4 databases, 39 space groups
Synthesis

Synthesis Routes

Literature-extracted synthesis procedures targeting TiS.

Sol Gel
Procedure available · ceder_sol_gel
Sol Gel
Procedure available · ceder_sol_gel
Sol Gel
Procedure available · ceder_sol_gel
Sol Gel
Procedure available · ceder_sol_gel
Sol Gel
Procedure available · ceder_sol_gel
Sol Gel
Procedure available · ceder_sol_gel
Uses

Applications

Where TiS is used.

Solid-state researchSemiconductor material studiesFundamental materials characterization
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

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

What is TiS?

TiS is a thermodynamically stable semiconducting transition-metal dichalcogenide used in materials science research.

More questions
What is TiS used for?
TiS is used in solid-state research, semiconductor material studies, and fundamental materials characterization.
What is the band gap of TiS?
TiS has a DFT-computed band gap of 0.80 eV across 340 reported structures.
Is TiS a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 0.80 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is TiS thermodynamically stable?
Yes — TiS sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of TiS are known?
340 structures of TiS are reported across 4 databases, spanning 39 distinct space groups.
How is TiS synthesized?
Literature-reported routes for TiS include sol gel (10 procedures documented).
What elements does TiS contain?
TiS contains S and Ti (2 elements).
Where does the data for TiS come from?
TiS data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

Within the transition-metal dichalcogenides class.

Within the broad family of transition-metal dichalcogenides, TiS stands out for its structural diversity compared to more commonly cited members like MoS2 or MoSe2. While those materials are frequently utilized for their layered electronic properties, the extensive structural data available for TiS underscores its unique position as a stable, yet complex, alternative in the sulfide-based material landscape.

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Related Compounds

Other Transition-Metal Dichalcogenides in the database.

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

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