Ag2S

semiconductor
· Ag2S

Silver sulfide (Ag₂S) is a narrow-bandgap semiconductor compound belonging to the chalcogenide family, formed from the combination of silver and sulfur elements. It is primarily investigated for optoelectronic and photonic applications where its narrow bandgap enables detection and emission in the infrared and visible wavelength ranges. Ag₂S is notably used in infrared detectors, photocells, and historical photographic emulsions, though it has largely been superseded by synthetic alternatives in commercial photography; however, it remains of significant research interest for emerging applications in quantum dots, thin-film solar cells, and infrared sensing devices due to its tunable optical properties and potential for low-cost manufacturing.

infrared detectorsphotovoltaic devicesquantum dot researchphotodiodes and sensorsthin-film optoelectronics2D material research

Compliance & Regulations

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PropertyValueUnitConditionsSource
Bulk Modulus(K)
ksi
Exfoliation Energy(Eexf)
meV/atom
Poisson's Ratio(ν)
-
Shear Modulus(G)
ksi
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Density(ρ)
lb/in³
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Band Gap(Eg)2 entries
eV
eV
Dielectric Constant (Relative Permittivity)(εr)2 entries
-
-
Electronic Dielectric Tensor(ε∞)
Matrix (redacted)
-
Total Dielectric Tensor(ε)
Matrix (redacted)
-
Magnetic Moment(μB)
µB
Piezoelectric Modulus(eij)2 entries
C/m²
C/m²
Piezoelectric Stress Tensor(eij)
Matrix (redacted)
C/m²
Seebeck Coefficient(S)
µV/K
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Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull)
eV/atom
Formation Energy(ΔHf)2 entries
eV/atom
eV/atom
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Regulatory Screening

Environmental

Export Control

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