Ag₄I₄ is a mixed-valence silver iodide compound belonging to the family of ionic semiconductors with potential applications in solid-state ionics and photonic devices. This material is primarily of research interest rather than established industrial use, with investigations focused on its ion-conducting properties and optical characteristics as part of broader studies into silver halide semiconductors. Engineers would consider this compound for emerging applications in solid electrolytes, photodetectors, or specialized optical components where its unique silver-iodine stoichiometry offers distinct electronic or ionic transport behavior compared to conventional binary silver halides.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 1.411 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.2070 | eV/atom | — |