AgSnSe₂ is a ternary compound semiconductor composed of silver, tin, and selenium, belonging to the I-IV-VI₂ semiconductor family. This material is primarily of research interest for optoelectronic and thermoelectric applications, where its narrow bandgap and mixed-metal composition offer potential advantages in infrared detection, photovoltaic energy conversion, and solid-state cooling devices. While not yet widely deployed in mainstream commercial products, AgSnSe₂ represents an emerging class of environmentally benign alternatives to lead-based semiconductors, with potential relevance to engineers developing next-generation sensors, energy harvesters, and specialized optical components.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 58.81 | GPa | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.4500 | - | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 6.650 | GPa | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 6.759 | kg/m³ | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg)2 entries | 0.000 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
| ↳ | 0.000 | eV | DFT · TBmBJ | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.3261 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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