Ag2 O4 Cl2
semiconductor· Ag2 O4 Cl2
Ag₂O₄Cl₂ is a mixed-valence silver oxide chloride compound belonging to the family of layered halide semiconductors with potential photocatalytic and ion-conducting properties. This is primarily a research-phase material investigated for photocatalytic water splitting, antimicrobial coatings, and solid-state ionics applications, where its layered structure and silver chemistry offer advantages over conventional oxide semiconductors in visible-light activation and ionic transport. While not yet commercialized at scale, compounds in this family are being explored as alternatives to TiO₂-based photocatalysts and solid electrolytes due to their tunable band gaps and inherent antimicrobial character.
photocatalytic water splitting (research)antimicrobial coatingssolid-state ion conductorsvisible-light photocatalystsenvironmental remediation (experimental)silver-halide semiconductor devices
Compliance & Regulations
?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | — | eV | — | — |
Verified Unverified Low confidence (<80%) Link to source
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | — | eV/atom | — | — |
Verified Unverified Low confidence (<80%) Link to source
Regulatory Screening
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