AgYO2N
ceramic· AgYO2N
AgYO2N is an experimental silver-yttrium oxynitride ceramic compound, combining metallic silver with a rare-earth yttrium oxynitride host phase. This material family is primarily investigated in research contexts for photocatalytic, antimicrobial, and optoelectronic applications, where the silver component provides bactericidal properties and the yttrium oxynitride matrix offers structural stability and electronic functionality. The composite nature makes it notable for potential use in self-sterilizing surfaces, water purification systems, and advanced ceramic coatings where conventional ceramics or single-component antibacterial agents fall short.
photocatalytic water treatmentantimicrobial coatingsresearch ceramicsself-sterilizing surfacesoptoelectronic devicesbiomedical device coatings
Compliance & Regulations
?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Band Gap(Eg) | — | eV | — | — | |
Magnetic Moment(μB) | — | μB | — | — |
Verified Unverified Low confidence (<80%) Link to source
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Formation Energy(ΔHf) | — | eV/atom | — | — |
Verified Unverified Low confidence (<80%) Link to source
Regulatory Screening
Environmental
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