BaAgSbS₃ is a quaternary chalcogenide semiconductor compound composed of barium, silver, antimony, and sulfur elements. This material belongs to the family of ternary and quaternary sulfides, which are investigated primarily in research contexts for photovoltaic and optoelectronic applications due to their tunable bandgap and potential for efficient light absorption. While not yet widely commercialized, compounds in this material class are of interest as alternatives to lead halide perovskites and other conventional semiconductors, particularly for applications requiring non-toxic, earth-abundant absorber layers in thin-film solar cells and photodetectors.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.1717 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg)2 entries | 2.200 | eV | — | ||
| ↳ | 1.352 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.9786 | eV/atom | — |