InAg₂PS₄ is an experimental ternary compound combining indium, silver, phosphorus, and sulfur, belonging to the family of metal chalcogenophosphides. This material is primarily of research interest for optoelectronic and photovoltaic applications, where its band structure and light-absorbing properties are being investigated as a potential alternative to more conventional semiconductors. The compound's combination of heavy metal cations and mixed anion chemistry positions it as a candidate for next-generation thin-film solar cells, photodetectors, or nonlinear optical devices, though it remains largely in the development phase with limited commercial deployment.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.1626 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 1.346 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.08200 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.2556 | eV/atom | — |