Mo₈S₆Te₁₀ is a mixed-chalcogenide semiconductor compound combining molybdenum with sulfur and tellurium in a layered structure. This is a research-phase material explored for its potential in two-dimensional electronics, photocatalysis, and energy storage applications, where the combined chalcogenide chemistry offers tunable bandgap and charge-carrier properties distinct from binary molybdenum dichalcogenides (MoS₂ or MoTe₂). The ternary composition allows engineers to engineer electronic and optical properties for niche applications where standard transition metal dichalcogenides fall short, though industrial-scale synthesis and processing routes remain under development.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.7476 range 0.7442–0.7511median of 2 measurements | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.4880 | eV/atom | — |