Ag4Cs4Se16

Ag4Cs4Se16 is a thermodynamically stable semiconducting compound composed of silver, cesium, and selenium.

Crystal structure of Ag4Cs4Se16
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About Ag4Cs4Se16

Ag4Cs4Se16 is a complex quaternary chalcogenide that functions as a semiconductor. Its position on the convex hull indicates that it is a thermodynamically stable phase, making it a subject of interest for researchers investigating durable materials for optoelectronic applications. The material is characterized by its structural complexity, supported by multiple reported entries across various crystallographic databases. Its unique composition of silver, cesium, and selenium allows for distinct electronic properties that differentiate it from traditional halide-based systems.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for Ag4Cs4Se16, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

1.27 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 Ag4Cs4Se16 is used.

Photovoltaic researchOptoelectronic device developmentMaterials science studies
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Ag4Cs4Se16, answered from cross-validated data.

What is Ag4Cs4Se16?

Ag4Cs4Se16 is a thermodynamically stable semiconducting compound composed of silver, cesium, and selenium.

More questions
What is Ag4Cs4Se16 used for?
Ag4Cs4Se16 is used in photovoltaic research, optoelectronic device development, and materials science studies.
What is the band gap of Ag4Cs4Se16?
Ag4Cs4Se16 has a DFT-computed band gap of 1.27 eV across 3 reported structures.
Is Ag4Cs4Se16 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 1.27 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is Ag4Cs4Se16 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — Ag4Cs4Se16 sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of Ag4Cs4Se16 are known?
3 structures of Ag4Cs4Se16 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 1 distinct space group.
What elements does Ag4Cs4Se16 contain?
Ag4Cs4Se16 contains Ag, Cs, and Se (3 elements).
Where does the data for Ag4Cs4Se16 come from?
Ag4Cs4Se16 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

Within the halide perovskite photovoltaics class.

Unlike the widely studied halide perovskites such as CsPbBr3 or CsSnI3, which typically feature simple cubic or orthorhombic frameworks, Ag4Cs4Se16 exhibits a more intricate structural arrangement. While its peers in the halide perovskite class are often optimized for high-efficiency solar absorption, this compound represents a specialized alternative that leverages chalcogenide chemistry to achieve stability and unique electronic behavior.

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Related Compounds

Other Halide Perovskite Photovoltaics in the database.

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

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