W2Se3S

W2Se3S is a semiconducting tungsten-based chalcogenide that is considered a viable candidate for experimental synthesis.

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Crystal structure of W2Se3S (trigonal, P3m1 (No. 156))
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About W2Se3S

W2Se3S is a complex tungsten-based chalcogenide that exhibits semiconducting electronic behavior. Its composition, blending selenium and sulfur, positions it as a unique candidate for material design within the broader family of transition metal dichalcogenide-related structures.

As a near-hull material, this compound is considered a promising target for experimental synthesis. Its structural versatility is highlighted by its presence in multiple databases, suggesting that it could serve as a functional building block in next-generation semiconductor devices.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for W2Se3S, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

0.66 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.011 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

Near hull (likely stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

10
3 databases, 1 space group
Crystallography

Reported Structures

Lowest-energy structures reported for W2Se3S, ranked by energy above hull.

Space GroupCrystal SystemBand Gap (eV)E above hull (eV/atom)E/atom (eV)Density (g/cm³)
P3m1 (No. 156)trigonal0.630.0110-26.2806.04
P3m1 (No. 156)trigonal0.660.0115-26.2796.04
P3m1 (No. 156)
P3m1 (No. 156)
P3m1 (No. 156)Trigonal6.04
P3m1 (No. 156)Trigonal6.04
P3m1 (No. 156)Trigonal6.29
P3m1 (No. 156)Trigonal6.11
P3m1 (No. 156)Trigonal6.28
P3m1 (No. 156)Trigonal6.11
Uses

Applications

Where W2Se3S is used.

Semiconductor researchOptoelectronic device developmentThin-film material engineering
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about W2Se3S, answered from cross-validated data.

What is W2Se3S?

W2Se3S is a semiconducting tungsten-based chalcogenide that is considered a viable candidate for experimental synthesis.

More questions
What is W2Se3S used for?
W2Se3S is used in semiconductor research, optoelectronic device development, and thin-film material engineering.
What is the band gap of W2Se3S?
W2Se3S has a DFT-computed band gap of 0.66 eV across 10 reported structures.
Is W2Se3S a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 0.66 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is W2Se3S thermodynamically stable?
W2Se3S has a lowest energy above hull of 0.011 eV/atom (near hull (likely stable)).
What is the crystal structure of W2Se3S?
The lowest-energy reported polymorph of W2Se3S is trigonal symmetry, space group P3m1 (No. 156).
What is the density of W2Se3S?
The computed density of the ground-state structure of W2Se3S is 6.04 g/cm³.
How many polymorphs of W2Se3S are known?
10 structures of W2Se3S are reported across 3 databases, spanning 1 distinct space group.
What elements does W2Se3S contain?
W2Se3S contains S, Se, and W (3 elements).
Where does the data for W2Se3S come from?
W2Se3S data is cross-referenced from materials_project, jarvis, mpaloe.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a unique ternary chalcogenide, W2Se3S occupies a specialized niche in materials science. Unlike simpler binary tungsten chalcogenides, the integration of both sulfur and selenium allows for the fine-tuning of electronic properties, making it a valuable subject for researchers exploring complex stoichiometry in semiconducting systems.

Data sources & attribution
  • materials_project — Data from the Materials Project. Cite: Jain et al., APL Materials 1, 011002 (2013).
  • jarvis — Data from JARVIS (NIST). Cite: Choudhary et al., npj Comp. Mater. 6, 173 (2020).
  • mpaloe — Data from mpaloe.

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