MgAgF3

MgAgF3 is a semiconducting fluoride compound identified as a likely synthesizable material for advanced materials research.

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Crystal structure of MgAgF3
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About MgAgF3

MgAgF3 is a complex fluoride material characterized by its semiconducting electronic structure. Its position near the thermodynamic stability hull suggests that it is a viable target for experimental synthesis and potential integration into advanced electronic or optical systems.

As a material with multiple reported structural configurations across various databases, it represents a significant subject for structural chemistry research. Its unique combination of magnesium, silver, and fluorine elements offers a distinct chemical profile that warrants further exploration for specialized technological applications.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for MgAgF3, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

2.19–2.38 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.018 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

Near hull (likely stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

11
3 databases, 2 space groups
Uses

Applications

Where MgAgF3 is used.

Materials science researchSolid-state electronics explorationFluoride-based optical material development
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MgAgF3, answered from cross-validated data.

What is MgAgF3?

MgAgF3 is a semiconducting fluoride compound identified as a likely synthesizable material for advanced materials research.

More questions
What is MgAgF3 used for?
MgAgF3 is used in materials science research, solid-state electronics exploration, and fluoride-based optical material development.
What is the band gap of MgAgF3?
MgAgF3 has a DFT-computed band gap of 2.19–2.38 eV across 11 reported structures.
Is MgAgF3 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 2.38 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is MgAgF3 thermodynamically stable?
MgAgF3 has a lowest energy above hull of 0.018 eV/atom (near hull (likely stable)).
How many polymorphs of MgAgF3 are known?
11 structures of MgAgF3 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 2 distinct space groups.
What elements does MgAgF3 contain?
MgAgF3 contains Ag, F, and Mg (3 elements).
Where does the data for MgAgF3 come from?
MgAgF3 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a unique fluoride compound, MgAgF3 occupies a specialized niche in materials research. While it lacks direct structural siblings in this specific classification, its status as a near-hull material distinguishes it as a highly accessible target for synthesis compared to more unstable or exotic fluoride phases.

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

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