W4 S8
semiconductor· W4 S8
W4S8 is a semiconducting compound from the transition metal dichalcogenide (TMD) family, likely a tungsten-sulfur composition in a specific stoichiometric or crystalline form. This material belongs to a class of layered semiconductors that have gained significant research attention for their unique electronic and optical properties in thin-film and nanostructured configurations. W4S8 and related tungsten sulfides are explored primarily in emerging applications where their tunable bandgap and anisotropic properties offer advantages over conventional semiconductors, though commercial deployment remains limited and material specifications are still being refined across research institutions.
2D semiconductors and heterostructuresOptoelectronic devices (emerging)Photovoltaic researchField-effect transistors (experimental)Catalytic and electrochemical applicationsAdvanced materials research
Compliance & Regulations
?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Bulk Modulus(K) | — | ksi | — | — | |
Shear Modulus(G) | — | ksi | — | — |
Verified Unverified Low confidence (<80%) Link to source
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Band Gap(Eg) | — | eV | — | — |
Verified Unverified Low confidence (<80%) Link to source
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Formation Energy(ΔHf) | — | eV/atom | — | — |
Verified Unverified Low confidence (<80%) Link to source
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