AgI

semiconductor
· AgI

Silver iodide (AgI) is an inorganic semiconductor compound formed from silver and iodine, belonging to the I–VII binary chalcogenide family. It is primarily used in photographic emulsions, cloud seeding applications, and specialized optical coatings, where its light-sensitive and nucleation properties are leveraged. AgI is notable for its role in infrared optics and as a research compound for photovoltaic and photodetector development, though it faces competition from more stable alternatives in modern optoelectronic applications.

photographic emulsionscloud seeding nucleantsinfrared optical coatingsphotodetector researchsolid-state imagingsemiconductor research

Compliance & Regulations

?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
PropertyValueUnitConditionsSource
Bulk Modulus(K)3 entries
ksi
ksi
median of 3 measurements
ksi
Elastic Compliance Tensor(Sij)
Matrix (redacted)
1/GPa
Elastic Anisotropy(AU)
-
Elastic Stiffness Tensor(Cij)
Matrix (redacted)
ksi
Exfoliation Energy(Eexf)
meV/atom
Poisson's Ratio(ν)2 entries
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-
Shear Modulus(G)3 entries
ksi
ksi
median of 3 measurements
ksi
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Thermal Conductivity(k)
BTU/(hr·ft·°F)
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Density(ρ)
lb/in³
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Band Gap(Eg)2 entries
eV
eV
Dielectric Constant (Relative Permittivity)(εr)3 entries
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-
median of 6 measurements
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Electronic Dielectric Tensor(ε∞)
Matrix (redacted)
-
Total Dielectric Tensor(ε)
Matrix (redacted)
-
Magnetic Moment(μB)
µB
Piezoelectric Modulus(eij)2 entries
C/m²
C/m²
Piezoelectric Stress Tensor(eij)
Matrix (redacted)
C/m²
Seebeck Coefficient(S)
µV/K
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Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull)
eV/atom
Formation Energy(ΔHf)2 entries
eV/atom
eV/atom
N entriesMultiple entries per property — large groups are collapsed; click a summary row to expand. Use filters above to narrow by form / heat treatment / basis.
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Regulatory Screening

Environmental

Export Control

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.