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.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.8415 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.1820 | eV/atom | — |