Tungsten trisulfide

Tungsten trisulfide is an inorganic compound of tungsten and sulfur with the chemical formula WS₃. The compound looks like chocolate-brown powder.

Synthesis

1. Bubbling hydrogen sulfide through hot acidified solution of tungstenates.
2. Reaction of tungsten disulfide and elemental sulfur on heating:
3. Precipitates upon acidification of thiotungstate solutions:

Physical properties

Slightly soluble in cold water and forms colloidal solution in hot water.
Soluble in alkali metal carbonates and alkali metal hydroxides.

Chemical properties

Tungsten trisulfide can be decomposed by heating into tungsten disulfide and elemental sulfur:
Reacts with sulfide solutions:
Reduced by hydrogen: