Ba₁Ag₂S₂ is a quaternary semiconductor compound combining barium, silver, and sulfur. This material belongs to the family of chalcogenide semiconductors and is primarily investigated in research contexts for optoelectronic and solid-state applications where the combination of metal cations with sulfur offers tunable bandgap and ionic conductivity properties. The presence of silver provides potential superionic or mixed-valence behavior, making it of interest for exploratory work in photovoltaics, thermoelectrics, and solid electrolyte applications, though it remains largely a laboratory compound without established high-volume industrial deployment.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 55.86 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 17.63 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.9243 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.9570 | eV/atom | — |