AgTeO3

AgTeO3 is a thermodynamically stable semiconducting silver tellurite compound known for its structural diversity.

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Crystal structure of AgTeO3 (monoclinic, P21/c (No. 14))
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About AgTeO3

AgTeO3 is a thermodynamically stable silver tellurite compound that occupies a secure position on the convex hull. As a semiconducting material, it represents a specialized inorganic phase characterized by its distinct structural arrangement and electronic properties.

With multiple reported structures across research databases, this compound is a subject of interest for those studying the intersection of silver and tellurium chemistry. Its stability makes it a reliable candidate for investigations into functional materials where electronic behavior and structural integrity are paramount.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for AgTeO3, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

1.15–1.61 eV
Range across DFT structures · ground state: narrow gap

Energy Above Hull

0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

Stable
3 DFT sources

Structures

17
3 databases, 2 space groups
Validation

Cross-Source DFT Agreement

How well independent DFT databases agree on the thermodynamics of AgTeO3. Tight agreement means computed properties can be trusted without re-running calculations.

Agreement Score

1.00 / 1.00
Trust tier: high

Hull Spread

0.000 eV
EAH spread across sources

Sources Compared

3
jarvis, materials_project, oqmd

Space Group Consensus

Mixed (most: P21/c (No. 14))
Crystallography

Reported Structures

Lowest-energy structures reported for AgTeO3, ranked by energy above hull.

Space GroupCrystal SystemBand Gap (eV)E above hull (eV/atom)E/atom (eV)Density (g/cm³)
——1.510.0000-0.975—
P21/c (No. 14)monoclinic1.420.0000-5.3126.28
P21/m (No. 11)monoclinic1.150.0000-0.800—
P21/c (No. 14)monoclinic1.250.0031-0.797—
——1.320.0145-0.961—
——1.610.0152-0.960—
P21/m (No. 11)monoclinic1.160.0201-5.2926.87
P21/c (No. 14)monoclinic1.670.0205-5.2926.55
——0.000.1165-0.859—
——0.000.1400-0.835—
——0.000.1412-0.834—
——0.000.1474-0.828—
Uses

Applications

Where AgTeO3 is used.

Semiconductor researchSolid-state materials developmentInorganic chemistry studies
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about AgTeO3, answered from cross-validated data.

What is AgTeO3?

AgTeO3 is a thermodynamically stable semiconducting silver tellurite compound known for its structural diversity.

More questions
What is AgTeO3 used for?
AgTeO3 is used in semiconductor research, solid-state materials development, and inorganic chemistry studies.
What is the band gap of AgTeO3?
AgTeO3 has a DFT-computed band gap of 1.15–1.61 eV across 17 reported structures. Standard DFT underestimates band gaps, so the measured gap is typically larger.
Is AgTeO3 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
DFT predicts a band gap of up to 1.61 eV (a semiconductor). Measured gaps are typically larger.
Is AgTeO3 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — AgTeO3 sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. stable.
What is the crystal structure of AgTeO3?
The reference structure of AgTeO3 is monoclinic symmetry, space group P21/c (No. 14).
What is the density of AgTeO3?
The computed density of the ground-state structure of AgTeO3 is 6.28 g/cm³.
How many polymorphs of AgTeO3 are known?
17 structures of AgTeO3 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 2 distinct space groups.
What elements does AgTeO3 contain?
AgTeO3 contains Ag, O, and Te (3 elements).
Where does the data for AgTeO3 come from?
AgTeO3 data is cross-referenced from oqmd, materials_project, jarvis, mpaloe.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a unique inorganic phase, AgTeO3 serves as a foundational example of silver-based tellurite chemistry. It stands as a robust, stable representative of its class, providing a benchmark for understanding how silver and tellurium coordinate within a semiconducting framework.

Data sources & attribution
  • oqmd — Data from the OQMD (oqmd.org). Cite: Saal et al., JOM 65, 1501 (2013); Kirklin et al., npj Comp. Mater. 1, 15010 (2015). (CC-BY-4.0)
  • materials_project — Data from the Materials Project (materialsproject.org). Cite: Jain et al., APL Materials 1, 011002 (2013). (CC-BY-4.0)
  • jarvis — Data from JARVIS (jarvis.nist.gov), NIST. Cite: Choudhary et al., npj Comp. Mater. 6, 173 (2020). (LicenseRef-US-Gov-PD)
  • mpaloe — Data from MP-ALOE. Cite: Kuner et al., npj Comput. Mater. (2025), doi:10.1038/s41524-025-01834-9.

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