AlAgS2

AlAgS2 is a thermodynamically stable semiconducting ternary sulfide compound.

AgAlS
Crystal structure of AlAgS2
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About AlAgS2

AlAgS2 is a distinct ternary sulfide that maintains thermodynamic stability within its structural landscape. As a semiconducting material, it represents a stable configuration of silver, aluminum, and sulfur atoms that has been characterized across multiple structural databases.

Its existence on the convex hull underscores its robustness as a material phase. This stability makes it a subject of interest for researchers investigating the electronic and structural behaviors of ternary chalcogenides.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for AlAgS2, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

1.63–1.90 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

On hull (stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

16
3 databases, 4 space groups
Uses

Applications

Where AlAgS2 is used.

Semiconductor researchMaterials science explorationSolid-state chemistry studies
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about AlAgS2, answered from cross-validated data.

What is AlAgS2?

AlAgS2 is a thermodynamically stable semiconducting ternary sulfide compound.

More questions
What is AlAgS2 used for?
AlAgS2 is used in semiconductor research, materials science exploration, and solid-state chemistry studies.
What is the band gap of AlAgS2?
AlAgS2 has a DFT-computed band gap of 1.63–1.90 eV across 16 reported structures.
Is AlAgS2 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 1.90 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is AlAgS2 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — AlAgS2 sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of AlAgS2 are known?
16 structures of AlAgS2 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 4 distinct space groups.
What elements does AlAgS2 contain?
AlAgS2 contains Ag, Al, and S (3 elements).
Where does the data for AlAgS2 come from?
AlAgS2 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a stable ternary sulfide, AlAgS2 serves as a foundational example of how silver and aluminum can integrate with sulfur to form a reliable semiconducting framework, providing a baseline for exploring similar multinary chalcogenide systems.

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

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