AgBi3S5

AgBi3S5 is a stable, semiconducting inorganic compound consisting of silver, bismuth, and sulfur.

AgBiS
Crystal structure of AgBi3S5
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About AgBi3S5

AgBi3S5 is a semiconducting compound composed of silver, bismuth, and sulfur. As a thermodynamically stable phase located on the convex hull, it represents a robust structural arrangement within its chemical system, suggesting favorable conditions for synthesis and long-term material integrity.

Its electronic character makes it an interesting candidate for research into functional materials. The compound is well-documented in structural databases, reflecting significant interest in its crystalline architecture and potential for specialized electronic or optoelectronic applications.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for AgBi3S5, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

0.53 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

On hull (stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

5
3 databases, 1 space group
Synthesis

Synthesis Routes

Literature-extracted synthesis procedures targeting AgBi3S5.

Solid State
Procedure available · ceder_solid_state
Uses

Applications

Where AgBi3S5 is used.

Semiconductor researchMaterials science studiesChalcogenide electronics development
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about AgBi3S5, answered from cross-validated data.

What is AgBi3S5?

AgBi3S5 is a stable, semiconducting inorganic compound consisting of silver, bismuth, and sulfur.

More questions
What is AgBi3S5 used for?
AgBi3S5 is used in semiconductor research, materials science studies, and chalcogenide electronics development.
What is the band gap of AgBi3S5?
AgBi3S5 has a DFT-computed band gap of 0.53 eV across 5 reported structures.
Is AgBi3S5 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 0.53 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is AgBi3S5 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — AgBi3S5 sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of AgBi3S5 are known?
5 structures of AgBi3S5 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 1 distinct space group.
How is AgBi3S5 synthesized?
Literature-reported routes for AgBi3S5 include solid state.
What elements does AgBi3S5 contain?
AgBi3S5 contains Ag, Bi, and S (3 elements).
Where does the data for AgBi3S5 come from?
AgBi3S5 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a stable member of the silver-bismuth-sulfur system, this compound serves as a critical reference point for understanding phase stability and structural diversity in complex chalcogenide materials.

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

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