WO3

semiconductor
· WO3

Tungsten trioxide (WO3) is a transition metal oxide semiconductor with a monoclinic crystal structure, commonly used in optoelectronic and electrochromic devices. It is widely employed in smart windows, gas sensors (particularly for NOx and volatile organic compounds), and photocatalytic applications for environmental remediation and water splitting. Engineers select WO3 for its tunable bandgap, strong absorption in the visible-near-infrared spectrum, and ability to reversibly change color and conductivity under applied voltage or light exposure—making it valuable for applications requiring dynamic optical or electrical response with relatively low processing temperatures.

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Compliance & Regulations

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PropertyValueUnitConditionsSource
Bulk Modulus(K)3 entries
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Elastic Compliance Tensor(Sij)
Matrix (redacted)
1/GPa
Elastic Anisotropy(AU)
-
Elastic Stiffness Tensor(Cij)
Matrix (redacted)
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Poisson's Ratio(ν)2 entries
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-
Shear Modulus(G)3 entries
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Density(ρ)
lb/in³
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Band Gap(Eg)2 entries
eV
eV
Dielectric Constant (Relative Permittivity)(εr)
-
Electrical Conductivity(σ)
S/cm127°C
Electrical Resistivity(ρe)
Ω·m127°C
Magnetic Moment(μB)
µB
Piezoelectric Modulus(eij)
C/m²
Thermoelectric Power Factor(PF)
W/(m·K²)127°C
Seebeck Coefficient(S)2 entries
μV/K127°C
µV/K
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Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull)
eV/atom
Formation Energy(ΔHf)2 entries
eV/atom
eV/atom
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Regulatory Screening

Environmental

Export Control

RoHS, REACH, and Prop 65 statuses are validated against official substance lists (ECHA SVHC Candidate List, OEHHA Prop 65, RoHS Annex II). Other regulations are estimated from composition and material classification. All screening is a starting point for due diligence — always verify with your supplier before making compliance decisions.