AgIO3

Silver iodate · Silver(I) iodate

Silver iodate is a stable, semiconducting inorganic compound characterized by its well-defined structural properties.

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Crystal structure of AgIO3
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About Silver iodate

Silver iodate is a stable inorganic compound that exists as a semiconducting material. Its position on the convex hull confirms its thermodynamic stability, making it a reliable subject for structural investigation and materials research.

With multiple reported structures, this compound serves as a significant example of silver-based halogen chemistry. Its electronic properties and structural diversity provide valuable insights into the behavior of iodate frameworks in solid-state systems.

At a glance

Key Properties

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

Band Gap

1.81–2.44 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

On hull (stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

8
3 databases, 3 space groups
Uses

Applications

Where Silver iodate is used.

Analytical chemistry reagentPrecipitation studiesSolid-state research
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Silver iodate, answered from cross-validated data.

What is AgIO3?

Silver iodate is a stable, semiconducting inorganic compound characterized by its well-defined structural properties.

More questions
What is AgIO3 used for?
Silver iodate (AgIO3) is used in analytical chemistry reagent, precipitation studies, and solid-state research.
What is the band gap of AgIO3?
Silver iodate (AgIO3) has a DFT-computed band gap of 1.81–2.44 eV across 8 reported structures.
Is AgIO3 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 2.44 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is AgIO3 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — Silver iodate (AgIO3) sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of AgIO3 are known?
8 structures of AgIO3 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 3 distinct space groups.
What elements does AgIO3 contain?
Silver iodate (AgIO3) contains Ag, I, and O (3 elements).
Where does the data for AgIO3 come from?
AgIO3 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a distinct inorganic compound, silver iodate represents a foundational example of metal-iodate chemistry. It serves as a primary reference point for understanding the stability and electronic behavior of similar silver-based oxo-halide structures.

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

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