AgP2

AgP2 is a stable semiconducting compound composed of silver and phosphorus.

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Crystal structure of AgP2
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About AgP2

AgP2 is a silver phosphide compound that exhibits semiconducting electronic properties. As a thermodynamically stable material situated on the convex hull, it represents a robust phase within the silver-phosphorus system.

Its structural complexity is highlighted by its presence across numerous reported experimental and computational databases. This widespread documentation underscores its significance as a subject of investigation for researchers exploring functional inorganic semiconductors.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for AgP2, aggregated across 5 databases.

Band Gap

0.66 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.001 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

On hull (stable)
4 DFT sources

Structures

48
5 databases, 12 space groups
Uses

Applications

Where AgP2 is used.

Semiconductor researchMaterials science studiesSolid-state chemistry exploration
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about AgP2, answered from cross-validated data.

What is AgP2?

AgP2 is a stable semiconducting compound composed of silver and phosphorus.

More questions
What is AgP2 used for?
AgP2 is used in semiconductor research, materials science studies, and solid-state chemistry exploration.
What is the band gap of AgP2?
AgP2 has a DFT-computed band gap of 0.66 eV across 48 reported structures.
Is AgP2 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 0.66 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is AgP2 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — AgP2 sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of AgP2 are known?
48 structures of AgP2 are reported across 5 databases, spanning 12 distinct space groups.
What elements does AgP2 contain?
AgP2 contains Ag and P (2 elements).
Where does the data for AgP2 come from?
AgP2 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a distinct silver phosphide, AgP2 serves as a foundational reference point for understanding the binary chemistry of silver and phosphorus. Without direct structural siblings in this specific class, it stands as a unique example of how these elements combine into a stable, semiconducting framework.

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

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