W2SeS3

W2SeS3 is a semiconducting tungsten-based chalcogenide that is theoretically stable enough to be a target for laboratory synthesis.

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Crystal structure of W2SeS3
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About W2SeS3

W2SeS3 is a complex tungsten-based chalcogenide that exhibits semiconducting electronic behavior. Its composition, blending selenium and sulfur with tungsten, positions it as a subject of interest for researchers exploring tunable optoelectronic materials.

As a near-hull material, this compound is considered a strong candidate for experimental synthesis. The presence of multiple reported structures suggests significant structural flexibility, which is vital for developing functional thin-film technologies.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for W2SeS3, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

0.63–0.88 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.014 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

Near hull (likely stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

10
3 databases, 2 space groups
Uses

Applications

Where W2SeS3 is used.

Semiconductor researchOptoelectronic device developmentThin-film materials science
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about W2SeS3, answered from cross-validated data.

What is W2SeS3?

W2SeS3 is a semiconducting tungsten-based chalcogenide that is theoretically stable enough to be a target for laboratory synthesis.

More questions
What is W2SeS3 used for?
W2SeS3 is used in semiconductor research, optoelectronic device development, and thin-film materials science.
What is the band gap of W2SeS3?
W2SeS3 has a DFT-computed band gap of 0.63–0.88 eV across 10 reported structures.
Is W2SeS3 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 0.88 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is W2SeS3 thermodynamically stable?
W2SeS3 has a lowest energy above hull of 0.014 eV/atom (near hull (likely stable)).
How many polymorphs of W2SeS3 are known?
10 structures of W2SeS3 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 2 distinct space groups.
What elements does W2SeS3 contain?
W2SeS3 contains S, Se, and W (3 elements).
Where does the data for W2SeS3 come from?
W2SeS3 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a unique tungsten-based ternary chalcogenide, W2SeS3 serves as a specialized member of the broader family of transition metal dichalcogenides and related complexes, offering a distinct stoichiometry that differentiates it from simpler binary systems.

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

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