Silver iodide (AgI) is an inorganic semiconductor compound belonging to the silver halide family, known for its ionic bonding character and wide bandgap properties. Historically significant in photographic and photosensitive applications, AgI is also investigated in modern contexts for cloud seeding, radiation detection, and solid-state ionic conductors due to its unique phase transition behavior and mixed ionic-electronic conductivity. While less common than silicon or gallium arsenide in contemporary electronics, AgI remains relevant in specialized sensing applications and emerging solid-state electrolyte research.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 5,840.2 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 1,807.2 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.3885 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.1910 | eV/atom | — |