Ag₄Se₂ is a silver selenide compound belonging to the family of chalcogenide semiconductors, which are materials combining metals with elements from Group 16 (chalcogens like selenium). This is a research-phase material rather than an established commercial product; silver selenides are investigated primarily for their potential in optoelectronic and thermoelectric applications where controllable electronic properties and thermal transport are valuable. The material family is of interest as an alternative to more conventional semiconductors in niche applications requiring specific bandgap characteristics or in devices where silver's ionic mobility can be engineered for enhanced performance.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 68.09 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 9.513 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.05590 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.01700 | eV/atom | — |