AgTaO₂S is a mixed-metal oxide-sulfide semiconductor compound combining silver, tantalum, oxygen, and sulfur. This is a research-stage material belonging to the broader family of transition-metal chalcogenides and oxides, designed to explore novel band structures and catalytic properties not achievable in single-component semiconductors. AgTaO₂S shows promise in photocatalysis and energy conversion applications where the Ag–Ta combination can enable visible-light activity and enhanced charge separation, positioning it as an alternative to conventional TiO₂-based systems for environmental remediation and solar-to-chemical energy conversion.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 2.100 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000124 | μB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.2400 | eV/atom | — |