EuAg

EuAg is a thermodynamically stable semiconducting intermetallic compound formed from europium and silver.

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

About EuAg

EuAg is a distinct intermetallic compound composed of europium and silver. As a thermodynamically stable phase located on the convex hull, it represents a robust structural arrangement of these elements that maintains integrity under standard conditions. Its electronic character is defined as semiconducting, which distinguishes it from purely metallic alloys and positions it as an interesting candidate for specialized electronic research.

This material is characterized by a notable degree of structural diversity, with multiple reported configurations documented in scientific databases. This structural flexibility suggests that EuAg can adapt to various conditions, making it a subject of interest for fundamental studies in solid-state chemistry and materials science where the interplay between rare-earth magnetism and semiconducting behavior is explored.

At a glance

Key Properties

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

Band Gap

0.28 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

On hull (stable)
1 DFT source

Structures

9
3 databases, 3 space groups
Uses

Applications

Where EuAg is used.

Fundamental solid-state researchElectronic materials developmentMagnetic property studies
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

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

What is EuAg?

EuAg is a thermodynamically stable semiconducting intermetallic compound formed from europium and silver.

More questions
What is EuAg used for?
EuAg is used in fundamental solid-state research, electronic materials development, and magnetic property studies.
What is the band gap of EuAg?
EuAg has a DFT-computed band gap of 0.28 eV across 9 reported structures.
Is EuAg a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 0.28 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is EuAg thermodynamically stable?
Yes — EuAg sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of EuAg are known?
9 structures of EuAg are reported across 3 databases, spanning 3 distinct space groups.
What elements does EuAg contain?
EuAg contains Ag and Eu (2 elements).
Where does the data for EuAg come from?
EuAg data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a unique intermetallic compound, EuAg occupies a specialized niche within the landscape of binary rare-earth silver systems. Unlike more common metallic alloys, its semiconducting nature provides a specific electronic profile that allows it to serve as a model system for investigating the transition between localized magnetic moments and semiconducting transport properties in intermetallic structures.

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

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