CaAgO2

CaAgO2 is a thermodynamically stable semiconducting oxide containing calcium and silver.

AgCaO
Crystal structure of CaAgO2
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About CaAgO2

CaAgO2 is a thermodynamically stable inorganic compound composed of calcium, silver, and oxygen. As a member of the oxide class, it exhibits semiconducting electronic behavior, making it a subject of interest for fundamental materials research and potential electronic applications. Its position on the convex hull indicates high thermodynamic stability, which is a critical factor for its synthesis and long-term structural integrity. The compound is supported by a significant body of structural data across multiple databases, reflecting its importance in contemporary solid-state chemistry. Researchers study this material to better understand the interplay between its constituent elements and its resulting electronic properties.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for CaAgO2, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

0.49–0.94 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

On hull (stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

26
3 databases, 15 space groups
Uses

Applications

Where CaAgO2 is used.

Materials science researchSolid-state electronic studies
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CaAgO2, answered from cross-validated data.

What is CaAgO2?

CaAgO2 is a thermodynamically stable semiconducting oxide containing calcium and silver.

More questions
What is CaAgO2 used for?
CaAgO2 is used in materials science research and solid-state electronic studies.
What is the band gap of CaAgO2?
CaAgO2 has a DFT-computed band gap of 0.49–0.94 eV across 26 reported structures.
Is CaAgO2 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 0.94 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is CaAgO2 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — CaAgO2 sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of CaAgO2 are known?
26 structures of CaAgO2 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 15 distinct space groups.
What elements does CaAgO2 contain?
CaAgO2 contains Ag, Ca, and O (3 elements).
Where does the data for CaAgO2 come from?
CaAgO2 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a thermodynamically stable semiconducting oxide, CaAgO2 represents a distinct structural configuration within the broader landscape of ternary silver-based oxides. While it does not share its specific structural class with other common compounds in this database, its stability and electronic profile position it as a foundational material for investigating the behavior of silver in oxygen-rich environments.

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

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