Mo₈S₈Te₈ is a layered transition metal chalcogenide compound combining molybdenum with sulfur and tellurium. This is a research-phase material being investigated for semiconductor and optoelectronic applications, particularly as an alternative to conventional 2D materials like MoS₂ in applications requiring tunable bandgap or enhanced charge transport properties. The mixed-chalcogenide composition offers potential advantages in photovoltaics, photodetectors, and field-effect transistors where the combined S/Te stoichiometry may provide improved carrier mobility or bandgap engineering compared to single-chalcogenide analogs.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 47.98 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 33.63 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.8762 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.5680 | eV/atom | — |