Ag3P11

Ag3P11 is a stable, semiconducting silver phosphide compound that exhibits complex structural characteristics.

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Crystal structure of Ag3P11
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About Ag3P11

Ag3P11 is a distinct silver phosphide compound characterized by its semiconducting electronic nature. As a thermodynamically stable material residing on the convex hull, it represents a robust phase within the silver-phosphorus binary system. Its structural integrity makes it a subject of interest for researchers investigating complex phosphide architectures.

The material is notable for its structural diversity, with multiple reported configurations across various databases. This complexity suggests a rich potential for tailoring electronic properties, positioning it as a valuable candidate for fundamental studies in semiconductor physics and materials science.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for Ag3P11, aggregated across 4 databases.

Band Gap

0.83 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

On hull (stable)
3 DFT sources

Structures

6
4 databases, 1 space group
Uses

Applications

Where Ag3P11 is used.

Semiconductor researchFundamental materials sciencePhosphide-based electronic device development
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Ag3P11, answered from cross-validated data.

What is Ag3P11?

Ag3P11 is a stable, semiconducting silver phosphide compound that exhibits complex structural characteristics.

More questions
What is Ag3P11 used for?
Ag3P11 is used in semiconductor research, fundamental materials science, and phosphide-based electronic device development.
What is the band gap of Ag3P11?
Ag3P11 has a DFT-computed band gap of 0.83 eV across 6 reported structures.
Is Ag3P11 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 0.83 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is Ag3P11 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — Ag3P11 sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of Ag3P11 are known?
6 structures of Ag3P11 are reported across 4 databases, spanning 1 distinct space group.
What elements does Ag3P11 contain?
Ag3P11 contains Ag and P (2 elements).
Where does the data for Ag3P11 come from?
Ag3P11 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a unique silver phosphide, Ag3P11 serves as a critical reference point for understanding the phase stability and electronic behavior of metal-rich phosphorus frameworks, standing as a thermodynamically favored structure within its chemical family.

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

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