Silver tin oxide (Ag2SnO3) is an inorganic ceramic compound combining noble metal and tin oxide phases, primarily investigated for electronic and photocatalytic applications. This material belongs to the ternary oxide family and remains largely in the research and development phase, with potential applications in optoelectronic devices, gas sensing, and photocatalysis where the silver component enhances conductivity and the tin oxide provides semiconducting properties. Engineers consider this compound for niche applications requiring combined metallic conductivity with ceramic stability, though commercial adoption remains limited compared to established alternatives like SnO2 or Ag-doped oxides.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 7.021 | kg/m³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Dielectric Constant (Relative Permittivity)(εr) | 15.79 | - | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — | ||
Piezoelectric Modulus(eij) | 0.1433 | C/m² | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.01790 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.9639 | eV/atom | — |