Silver nitride (Ag₂N₂) is an experimental semiconductor compound within the silver-nitrogen material family, currently in research stages rather than established industrial production. This material is of interest in advanced materials science for potential applications in optoelectronics and nanoelectronics, where nitrogen-doped silver compounds may offer novel electronic or photonic properties distinct from metallic silver or conventional semiconductors. Engineers would consider this material primarily in early-stage R&D contexts exploring new functional coatings, thin films, or quantum devices rather than as a ready alternative to established semiconductors.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 22,949.8 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 2,323.5 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.02690 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 1.471 | eV/atom | — |