AgAsO2

ceramic
· JVASP-36806· AgAsO2

Silver arsenite (AgAsO₂) is an inorganic ceramic compound combining silver and arsenite oxyanions, belonging to the family of metal arsenite ceramics. While not a mainstream engineering material, it appears in specialized research contexts for its potential antimicrobial properties (leveraging silver's well-known biocidal character) and as a phase in multi-component ceramic systems. Engineers would consider this material primarily in niche applications requiring combined chemical stability and antimicrobial function, though availability, toxicity concerns related to arsenic, and lack of widespread industrial adoption limit its use compared to conventional silicate ceramics or established silver-based antimicrobial coatings.

antimicrobial coatings (research)specialty ceramicsarsenic chemistry materialslaboratory/experimental phasepotential bioactive applications

Compliance & Regulations

?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
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Bulk Modulus(K)
ksi
Poisson's Ratio(ν)
-
Shear Modulus(G)
ksi
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Density(ρ)
lb/in³
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Band Gap(Eg)
eV
Dielectric Constant (Relative Permittivity)(εr)
-
Magnetic Moment(μB)
µB
Piezoelectric Modulus(eij)
C/m²
Seebeck Coefficient(S)
µV/K
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Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull)
eV/atom
Formation Energy(ΔHf)
eV/atom
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Regulatory Screening

Environmental

RoHS, REACH, and Prop 65 statuses are validated against official substance lists (ECHA SVHC Candidate List, OEHHA Prop 65, RoHS Annex II). Other regulations are estimated from composition and material classification. All screening is a starting point for due diligence — always verify with your supplier before making compliance decisions.
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