Ag2 O1
semiconductor· Ag2 O1
Silver oxide (Ag₂O) is an inorganic semiconductor compound composed of silver and oxygen, belonging to the metal oxide semiconductor family. It is primarily used in silver-zinc and silver-cadmium batteries for high-reliability applications such as military equipment, aerospace systems, and hearing aids, where its high energy density and stable discharge characteristics are critical. The material is also explored in photocatalysis research and gas sensors due to its semiconductor properties, though commercial applications remain concentrated in battery technology where it offers superior performance compared to alternative battery chemistries in demanding environments.
primary batteries (silver-zinc)aerospace power systemsmilitary electronicshearing aid batteriesphotocatalytic applicationsgas sensing devices
Compliance & Regulations
?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Bulk Modulus(K) | — | Pa | — | — | |
Shear Modulus(G) | — | Pa | — | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Band Gap(Eg) | — | eV | — | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Formation Energy(ΔHf) | — | eV/atom | — | — |
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Regulatory Screening
Environmental
Export Control
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