Silver phosphate (Ag₃PO₄) is an inorganic ceramic compound belonging to the phosphate ceramics family, notable for its ionic crystal structure and photocatalytic properties. While not widely deployed in high-volume structural applications, this material has gained attention in photocatalysis research and environmental remediation, where its light-responsive semiconductor behavior makes it valuable for water purification and pollutant degradation under visible light. Engineers consider Ag₃PO₄ primarily in advanced functional ceramics rather than conventional load-bearing roles, positioning it as a specialized choice for applications requiring photochemical activity rather than mechanical strength.
Compliance & Regulations
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 88.70 | GPa | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.4300 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 13.68 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 6.284 | kg/m³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.3320 | eV | — | ||
Dielectric Constant (Relative Permittivity)(εr) | 7.995 | - | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — | ||
Piezoelectric Modulus(eij) | 0.4221 | C/m² | — | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | -118.3 | µV/K | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.01090 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.153 | eV/atom | — |