AgS2Tm

AgS2Tm is a stable, semiconducting ternary sulfide compound that has been identified through multiple structural studies.

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Crystal structure of AgS2Tm
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About AgS2Tm

AgS2Tm is a ternary sulfide compound characterized by its semiconducting electronic nature. As a material that resides on the convex hull, it exhibits thermodynamic stability, making it a robust candidate for focused investigation in solid-state chemistry and materials science.

With multiple reported structures documented across various databases, this compound represents a well-characterized entry in the landscape of silver-thulium-sulfur systems. Its specific electronic profile suggests potential utility in specialized optoelectronic or sensor applications where stable semiconducting behavior is required.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for AgS2Tm, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

0.82–2.16 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

On hull (stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

6
3 databases, 4 space groups
Uses

Applications

Where AgS2Tm is used.

Semiconductor researchSolid-state materials developmentOptoelectronic device studies
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about AgS2Tm, answered from cross-validated data.

What is AgS2Tm?

AgS2Tm is a stable, semiconducting ternary sulfide compound that has been identified through multiple structural studies.

More questions
What is AgS2Tm used for?
AgS2Tm is used in semiconductor research, solid-state materials development, and optoelectronic device studies.
What is the band gap of AgS2Tm?
AgS2Tm has a DFT-computed band gap of 0.82–2.16 eV across 6 reported structures.
Is AgS2Tm a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 2.16 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is AgS2Tm thermodynamically stable?
Yes — AgS2Tm sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of AgS2Tm are known?
6 structures of AgS2Tm are reported across 3 databases, spanning 4 distinct space groups.
What elements does AgS2Tm contain?
AgS2Tm contains Ag, S, and Tm (3 elements).
Where does the data for AgS2Tm come from?
AgS2Tm data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a distinct ternary sulfide, AgS2Tm serves as a foundational example of how silver and rare-earth elements can integrate into stable crystalline frameworks. Without direct siblings in this specific dataset, it functions as a primary reference point for understanding the structural and electronic trends within complex metal-sulfide systems.

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

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