Silver iodide (Ag₂I) is an inorganic compound belonging to the family of silver halides, characterized by strong ionic bonding between silver and iodine atoms. While primarily encountered in research and specialized applications rather than mainstream engineering, silver iodide is notable for its use in cloud seeding and photographic materials, and has potential applications in solid-state ionic conductors and advanced optical devices. The material is valued in niche fields for its photosensitivity and ionic transport properties, though cost and limited availability restrict its use compared to more common alternatives like silver chloride or bromide.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 33.96 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 2.110 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 6.218 | kg/m³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.4991 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.3612 | eV/atom | — |