In5AgTe8
In5AgTe8 is a stable semiconducting chalcogenide used in the development of phase-change memory devices.
About In5AgTe8
In5AgTe8 is a thermodynamically stable semiconducting compound within the chalcogenide family. Its ability to exist in multiple structural configurations makes it a compelling candidate for advanced memory applications where rapid, reversible state transitions are required.
As a member of the phase-change material class, it leverages its electronic properties to facilitate data storage. Its stability on the convex hull suggests a robust material system that maintains structural integrity during the cyclic switching processes essential for modern computing hardware.
Key Properties
Cross-validated computational properties for In5AgTe8, aggregated across 3 databases.
Band GapEnergy needed to move an electron from the valence band to the conduction band. Lower or zero values tend to behave more metallic; larger gaps are more insulating or semiconducting.
Energy Above HullThermodynamic distance from the most stable set of competing phases. 0 eV/atom is on the convex hull; small positive values may still be experimentally accessible.
StabilityA plain-language summary of the best reported energy-above-hull result. It reflects whether the lowest-energy structure is on, near, or far from the stability hull.
StructuresCount of reported calculated crystal structures for this formula, including alternate polymorphs, source databases, and observed space groups.
Applications
Where In5AgTe8 is used.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about In5AgTe8, answered from cross-validated data.
What is In5AgTe8?
In5AgTe8 is a stable semiconducting chalcogenide used in the development of phase-change memory devices.
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How It Compares
Within the phase-change memory materials class.
In5AgTe8 occupies a distinct niche compared to classic phase-change materials like GeTe or Ge2Sb2Te5. While those materials are widely recognized for their rapid switching speeds, In5AgTe8 offers a different compositional balance involving indium and silver, which alters the kinetic and thermodynamic landscape of the phase transition compared to simpler binary systems like Ag2Te or AgTe.
Related Compounds
Other Phase-Change Memory Materials in the database.
Data sources & attribution
- latticegraph — Lattice Graph Materials Intelligence Platform
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