12058-20-7

Basic information

• Product Name: MOLYBDENUM TELLURIDE
• Synonyms: MOLYBDENUM(IV) TELLURIDE;MOLYBDENUM TELLURIDE;molybdenum ditelluride;99.9%mote2;Molybdenum(Ⅳ)telluride(MoTe2);Molybdenum Telluride Crystal, 99.995%
• CAS NO: 12058-20-7
• Molecular Formula: MoTe2
• Molecular Weight: 351.14
• EINECS: 235-028-4
• Mol File: 12058-20-7.mol
• Article Data: 0

Chemical Properties

• Boiling Point: °Cat760mmHg
• Flash Point: °C
• Appearance: /gray hexagonal crystals
• Density: 7.700
• CAS DataBase Reference: MOLYBDENUM TELLURIDE(CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: MOLYBDENUM TELLURIDE(12058-20-7)
• EPA Substance Registry System: MOLYBDENUM TELLURIDE(12058-20-7)

Safety Data

• RIDADR: UN 3284 6.1 / PGIII
• Hazardous Substances Data: 12058-20-7(Hazardous Substances Data)

Usage

Description

Molybdenum Telluride is a two-dimensional layered inorganic nanomaterial with thickness-dependent physical and chemical properties. It is characterized by its gray hexagonal structure and is available in 40μm powder form. Molybdenum Telluride is known for its applications in various industries due to its unique properties.

Uses

Used in Photocatalysis:
Molybdenum Telluride is used as a photocatalyst for its ability to enhance the efficiency of chemical reactions under light exposure, making it a valuable component in the field of environmental and energy-related applications.
Used in Photovoltaics:
In the photovoltaic industry, Molybdenum Telluride is utilized as a material for solar cells, contributing to the conversion of sunlight into electrical energy due to its unique electronic properties.
Used in Gas Sensing:
Molybdenum Telluride is employed as a gas sensor, leveraging its sensitivity to various gases for detecting and monitoring gas concentrations in different environments.
Used in Lithium-ion Batteries:
This material is used as an electrode material in lithium-ion batteries, improving their energy storage capacity and performance.
Used in Field Effect Transistors:
Molybdenum Telluride is utilized as a channel material in field-effect transistors, benefiting from its electronic properties to enhance device performance and enable the development of advanced electronic devices.
Used in Spintronics:
In the field of spintronics, Molybdenum Telluride is used for its potential in manipulating electron spin, which could lead to the development of novel electronic devices with improved functionality and efficiency.
Used as a Solid Lubricant:
Molybdenum Telluride is used as a solid lubricant, taking advantage of its low friction properties to reduce wear and tear in mechanical systems.
Used as a Sputtering Target:
With a purity of 99.9%, Molybdenum Telluride is used as a sputtering target to produce lubricant films, further enhancing the performance of lubricants in various applications.

InChI:InChI=1/Mo.2Te/rMoTe2/c2-1-3

Synthetic route

molybdenum ditelluride (12058-20-7) → Te2MoO7

Conditions	Yield
With air Kinetics; MoTe2 heated in quartz crucibles in air at 300-600°C for different times (up to 8 h); product not isolated, detected by ESR;

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