Mo₃W₁Se₈ is a mixed transition metal diselenide compound belonging to the family of layered chalcogenides, combining molybdenum, tungsten, and selenium in a stoichiometric ratio. This is primarily a research-stage material studied for its semiconducting properties and potential in optoelectronic and catalytic applications, particularly as a two-dimensional material or nanostructured form. The alloying of molybdenum with tungsten in a selenide matrix is explored to tune bandgap, carrier mobility, and catalytic activity compared to pure MoSe₂ or WSe₂, making it relevant for researchers developing next-generation photovoltaic devices, photodetectors, and electrocatalysts for hydrogen evolution.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 35.50 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 25.22 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 1.041 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.6200 | eV/atom | — |