Ag4SI
metal· JVASP-52682· Ag4SI
Ag4Si is an intermetallic compound in the silver-silicon system, representing a stoichiometric phase that combines precious metal and semiconductor characteristics. This material is primarily of research interest for specialized electronic and photonic applications where the unique electronic properties at the Ag-Si interface can be exploited, though it remains largely experimental rather than a commodity engineering material. Potential applications leverage the combination of silver's excellent electrical and thermal conductivity with silicon's semiconductor properties, making it relevant for contact materials, thin-film devices, and nanostructured electronics research.
semiconductor contacts and interfacesresearch and development materialsthin-film electronicsintermetallic compound studynanostructured materials
Compliance & Regulations
?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Density(ρ) | — | lb/in³ | — | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | — | eV | — | — | |
Magnetic Moment(μB) | — | µB | — | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | — | eV/atom | — | — | |
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | — | eV/atom | — | — |
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Regulatory Screening
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