Ag1Bi1K2

Ag1Bi1K2 is a thermodynamically stable semiconducting material investigated for its potential utility in photovoltaic and optoelectronic device architectures.

Crystal structure of Ag1Bi1K2 (orthorhombic, Cmcm (No. 63))
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About Ag1Bi1K2

Ag1Bi1K2 is a semiconducting material that occupies a stable position on the convex hull, indicating significant thermodynamic robustness. Its structural characteristics make it a subject of interest for researchers exploring advanced electronic materials within the broader perovskite framework.

As a member of the halide perovskite class, this compound is investigated for its potential role in next-generation energy conversion technologies. Its electronic properties suggest it may be suitable for specialized optoelectronic applications where stability and semiconducting behavior are required.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for Ag1Bi1K2, aggregated across 2 databases.

Band Gap

0.68 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

On hull (stable)
1 DFT source

Structures

28
2 databases, 17 space groups
Crystallography

Reported Structures

Lowest-energy structures reported for Ag1Bi1K2, ranked by energy above hull.

Space GroupCrystal SystemBand Gap (eV)E above hull (eV/atom)E/atom (eV)Density (g/cm³)
Cmcm (No. 63)orthorhombic0.680.0000-23.3884.57
Pmmm (No. 47)
Immm (No. 71)
F-43m (No. 216)
P4/mmm (No. 123)
P4/mmm (No. 123)
Cm (No. 8)
Pm (No. 6)
Cmmm (No. 65)
Imm2 (No. 44)
F-43m (No. 216)
Immm (No. 71)
Uses

Applications

Where Ag1Bi1K2 is used.

PhotovoltaicsOptoelectronicsSemiconductor research
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Ag1Bi1K2, answered from cross-validated data.

What is Ag1Bi1K2?

Ag1Bi1K2 is a thermodynamically stable semiconducting material investigated for its potential utility in photovoltaic and optoelectronic device architectures.

More questions
What is Ag1Bi1K2 used for?
Ag1Bi1K2 is used in photovoltaics, optoelectronics, and semiconductor research.
What is the band gap of Ag1Bi1K2?
Ag1Bi1K2 has a DFT-computed band gap of 0.68 eV across 28 reported structures.
Is Ag1Bi1K2 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 0.68 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is Ag1Bi1K2 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — Ag1Bi1K2 sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
What is the crystal structure of Ag1Bi1K2?
The lowest-energy reported polymorph of Ag1Bi1K2 is orthorhombic symmetry, space group Cmcm (No. 63).
What is the density of Ag1Bi1K2?
The computed density of the ground-state structure of Ag1Bi1K2 is 4.57 g/cm³.
How many polymorphs of Ag1Bi1K2 are known?
28 structures of Ag1Bi1K2 are reported across 2 databases, spanning 17 distinct space groups.
What elements does Ag1Bi1K2 contain?
Ag1Bi1K2 contains Ag, Bi, and K (3 elements).
Where does the data for Ag1Bi1K2 come from?
Ag1Bi1K2 data is cross-referenced from materials_project, aflow.
Comparison

How It Compares

Within the halide perovskite photovoltaics class.

Unlike the widely recognized lead-based perovskites such as CsPbBr3 or CsSnI3, which are frequently utilized for their high-performance optoelectronic properties, Ag1Bi1K2 represents a distinct chemical composition that avoids the use of lead. It serves as an alternative structural candidate in the search for stable, non-toxic materials within the diverse family of perovskite-related phases.

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Related Compounds

Other Halide Perovskite Photovoltaics in the database.

Data sources & attribution
  • materials_project — Data from the Materials Project. Cite: Jain et al., APL Materials 1, 011002 (2013).
  • aflow — Data from AFLOW. Cite: Curtarolo et al., Comp. Mater. Sci. 58, 218 (2012).

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