Te₄Mo₄Se₄ is a mixed-metal chalcogenide compound containing tellurium, molybdenum, and selenium—a layered or cluster-based semiconductor in the broader family of transition metal chalcogenides. This is primarily a research material under investigation for its potentially tunable electronic and optoelectronic properties; it is not yet established in high-volume industrial production. The compound represents an emerging platform in materials science for exploring novel band structures and phase-change behavior, with interest driven by the success of related molybdenum chalcogenides (MoS₂, MoSe₂) in electronics and photonics, though Te₄Mo₄Se₄ remains in the experimental phase with applications still being defined.
Compliance & Regulations
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.1137 range 0.1064–0.1209median of 2 measurements | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.4045 range -0.4050–-0.4040median of 2 measurements | eV/atom | — |