Ag10O8P2Se2

Ag10O8P2Se2 is a thermodynamically stable, semiconducting inorganic compound composed of silver, oxygen, phosphorus, and selenium.

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Crystal structure of Ag10O8P2Se2
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About Ag10O8P2Se2

Ag10O8P2Se2 is a complex inorganic compound characterized by its semiconducting electronic nature. As a material residing on the thermodynamic convex hull, it exhibits notable structural stability, making it a subject of interest for researchers investigating multi-element solid-state systems. Its unique composition of silver, oxygen, phosphorus, and selenium suggests a complex crystal lattice that warrants further exploration for specialized electronic applications. The existence of multiple reported structures across databases highlights its versatility and the potential for structural tuning in experimental settings.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for Ag10O8P2Se2, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

0.31 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

On hull (stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

3
3 databases, 1 space group
Uses

Applications

Where Ag10O8P2Se2 is used.

Solid-state electronics researchMaterials science explorationAdvanced semiconductor development
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Ag10O8P2Se2, answered from cross-validated data.

What is Ag10O8P2Se2?

Ag10O8P2Se2 is a thermodynamically stable, semiconducting inorganic compound composed of silver, oxygen, phosphorus, and selenium.

More questions
What is Ag10O8P2Se2 used for?
Ag10O8P2Se2 is used in solid-state electronics research, materials science exploration, and advanced semiconductor development.
What is the band gap of Ag10O8P2Se2?
Ag10O8P2Se2 has a DFT-computed band gap of 0.31 eV across 3 reported structures.
Is Ag10O8P2Se2 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 0.31 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is Ag10O8P2Se2 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — Ag10O8P2Se2 sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of Ag10O8P2Se2 are known?
3 structures of Ag10O8P2Se2 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 1 distinct space group.
What elements does Ag10O8P2Se2 contain?
Ag10O8P2Se2 contains Ag, O, P, and Se (4 elements).
Where does the data for Ag10O8P2Se2 come from?
Ag10O8P2Se2 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a unique multi-component system, this compound occupies a distinct niche in solid-state chemistry. While it does not share a direct structural family with common binary or ternary semiconductors, its thermodynamic stability positions it as a robust candidate for materials design compared to more volatile or metastable complex chalcogenides.

Data sources & attribution
  • latticegraph — Lattice Graph Materials Intelligence Platform

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