AgCl
metal· AgCl
Silver chloride (AgCl) is an ionic halide compound that forms a white crystalline solid at room temperature. It is primarily used in photographic films and photochromic materials, where its light-sensitive properties enable imaging and optical switching applications. AgCl is also employed in electrochemistry as a reference electrode material (Ag/AgCl electrodes) and in specialized optical coatings, though its limited mechanical strength and solubility in ammonia constrain its use compared to alternatives like silver bromide or synthetic polymers in some applications.
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Compliance & Regulations
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 50.00 | GPa | — | ||
Exfoliation Energy(Eexf) | 125.7 | meV/atom | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.4300 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 8.700 | GPa | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 5.555 | kg/m³ | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg)2 entries | 5.130 | eV | — | ||
| ↳ | 0.9250 | eV | — | ||
Dielectric Constant (Relative Permittivity)(εr)2 entries | 11.78 | - | — | ||
| ↳ | 8.913 range 5.518–12.31median of 2 measurements | - | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — | ||
Piezoelectric Modulus(eij) | 0.000 | C/m² | — | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | -77.56 | µV/K | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf)2 entries | -0.6581 | eV/atom | — | ||
| ↳ | -0.4716 | eV/atom | — |
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Regulatory Screening
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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.