Ag1K2Sb1

Ag1K2Sb1 is a thermodynamically stable semiconducting compound used in the study of perovskite-related materials for photovoltaic applications.

Crystal structure of Ag1K2Sb1 (orthorhombic, Cmcm (No. 63))
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About Ag1K2Sb1

Ag1K2Sb1 is a semiconducting material that occupies a stable position on the convex hull, indicating significant structural integrity. Its unique composition of silver, potassium, and antimony places it within the broader family of perovskite-inspired materials currently under investigation for optoelectronic applications.

As a member of the halide perovskite-related class, this compound is of interest for its electronic properties and potential to serve as a functional layer in energy-harvesting technologies. Its stability makes it a compelling candidate for further experimental characterization in the search for durable semiconductor alternatives.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for Ag1K2Sb1, aggregated across 2 databases.

Band Gap

1.19 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

On hull (stable)
1 DFT source

Structures

27
2 databases, 19 space groups
Crystallography

Reported Structures

Lowest-energy structures reported for Ag1K2Sb1, ranked by energy above hull.

Space GroupCrystal SystemBand Gap (eV)E above hull (eV/atom)E/atom (eV)Density (g/cm³)
Cmcm (No. 63)orthorhombic1.190.0000-15.2773.72
P4mm (No. 99)
Fm-3m (No. 225)
R3m (No. 160)
P4/mmm (No. 123)
P4/mmm (No. 123)
C2/m (No. 12)
R-3m (No. 166)
P4/mmm (No. 123)
P2/m (No. 10)
Pmm2 (No. 25)
Cmm2 (No. 35)
Uses

Applications

Where Ag1K2Sb1 is used.

Photovoltaic researchOptoelectronic device developmentSemiconductor materials science
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Ag1K2Sb1, answered from cross-validated data.

What is Ag1K2Sb1?

Ag1K2Sb1 is a thermodynamically stable semiconducting compound used in the study of perovskite-related materials for photovoltaic applications.

More questions
What is Ag1K2Sb1 used for?
Ag1K2Sb1 is used in photovoltaic research, optoelectronic device development, and semiconductor materials science.
What is the band gap of Ag1K2Sb1?
Ag1K2Sb1 has a DFT-computed band gap of 1.19 eV across 27 reported structures.
Is Ag1K2Sb1 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 1.19 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is Ag1K2Sb1 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — Ag1K2Sb1 sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
What is the crystal structure of Ag1K2Sb1?
The lowest-energy reported polymorph of Ag1K2Sb1 is orthorhombic symmetry, space group Cmcm (No. 63).
What is the density of Ag1K2Sb1?
The computed density of the ground-state structure of Ag1K2Sb1 is 3.72 g/cm³.
How many polymorphs of Ag1K2Sb1 are known?
27 structures of Ag1K2Sb1 are reported across 2 databases, spanning 19 distinct space groups.
What elements does Ag1K2Sb1 contain?
Ag1K2Sb1 contains Ag, K, and Sb (3 elements).
Where does the data for Ag1K2Sb1 come from?
Ag1K2Sb1 data is cross-referenced from materials_project, aflow.
Comparison

How It Compares

Within the halide perovskite photovoltaics class.

Unlike the lead-based halide perovskites such as CsPbBr3 or CsSnI3, Ag1K2Sb1 represents a distinct chemical approach to achieving stable semiconducting behavior. While many members of this class rely on heavy metals or specific halide frameworks, this compound explores different elemental combinations to maintain structural stability while providing a viable electronic profile for photovoltaic research.

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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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