Si3Ag1 is an experimental semiconductor compound combining silicon with silver in a 3:1 ratio, representing research into novel binary semiconductor systems with potential for optoelectronic or photovoltaic applications. This material family is primarily of academic and developmental interest rather than established industrial production, with investigators exploring how silver doping or alloying modifies silicon's electronic properties for specialized device applications. Engineers considering this material should recognize it as a research-stage compound requiring further development before mainstream engineering adoption.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 75.96 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 3.553 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000800 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.6370 | eV/atom | — |