tungsten disulfide

GPTKB entity

Statements (32)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:chemical_compound
gptkbp:appearance dark gray powder
gptkbp:bandGap 1.35 eV (bulk)
2.1 eV (monolayer)
gptkbp:CASNumber 12138-09-9
gptkbp:chemicalFormula WS2
gptkbp:color gray
gptkbp:containsElement gptkb:sulfur
tungsten
gptkbp:crystalSystem hexagonal
gptkbp:density 7.5 g/cm³
gptkbp:discoveredBy Alfred Des Cloizeaux
gptkbp:discoveredIn 1846
gptkbp:EC_number 235-243-3
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label tungsten disulfide
gptkbp:IUPACName gptkb:tungsten_disulfide
gptkbp:meltingPoint >1250 °C (decomposes)
gptkbp:molecularWeight 247.97 g/mol
gptkbp:primaryUse dry lubricant
lubricant additive
solid lubricant
gptkbp:PubChem_CID 14810
gptkbp:relatedTo gptkb:molybdenum_disulfide
gptkbp:solubility insoluble
gptkbp:spaceGroup P63/mmc
gptkbp:toxicity low
gptkbp:UNII 6Q8K6QF1ZV
gptkbp:uses catalysis
semiconductor applications
hydrodesulfurization catalyst
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:transition_metal_dichalcogenides
gptkbp:bfsLayer 8