AgK2P

AgK2P is a stable, semiconducting ternary phosphide compound that serves as a subject of study for advanced electronic and materials applications.

Crystal structure of AgK2P (orthorhombic, Cmcm (No. 63))
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About AgK2P

AgK2P is a thermodynamically stable semiconducting compound containing silver, potassium, and phosphorus. Its position on the convex hull suggests structural robustness, making it a subject of interest for researchers investigating new electronic materials. The compound is characterized by its distinct semiconducting nature, which is a critical property for potential integration into electronic or optoelectronic devices. Given the breadth of structural data available, it represents a well-documented phase within its chemical family. Its stability and electronic profile provide a foundation for further experimental exploration in condensed matter physics and materials science.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for AgK2P, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

1.23 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

On hull (stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

5
3 databases, 1 space group
Crystallography

Reported Structures

Lowest-energy structures reported for AgK2P, ranked by energy above hull.

Space GroupCrystal SystemBand Gap (eV)E above hull (eV/atom)E/atom (eV)Density (g/cm³)
Cmcm (No. 63)orthorhombic1.230.0000-11.0383.20
2.74
Uses

Applications

Where AgK2P is used.

Semiconductor researchMaterials science developmentElectronic device prototyping
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about AgK2P, answered from cross-validated data.

What is AgK2P?

AgK2P is a stable, semiconducting ternary phosphide compound that serves as a subject of study for advanced electronic and materials applications.

More questions
What is AgK2P used for?
AgK2P is used in semiconductor research, materials science development, and electronic device prototyping.
What is the band gap of AgK2P?
AgK2P has a DFT-computed band gap of 1.23 eV across 5 reported structures.
Is AgK2P a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 1.23 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is AgK2P thermodynamically stable?
Yes — AgK2P sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
What is the crystal structure of AgK2P?
The lowest-energy reported polymorph of AgK2P is orthorhombic symmetry, space group Cmcm (No. 63).
What is the density of AgK2P?
The computed density of the ground-state structure of AgK2P is 3.20 g/cm³.
How many polymorphs of AgK2P are known?
5 structures of AgK2P are reported across 3 databases, spanning 1 distinct space group.
What elements does AgK2P contain?
AgK2P contains Ag, K, and P (3 elements).
Where does the data for AgK2P come from?
AgK2P data is cross-referenced from materials_project, omat24, alexandria.
Comparison

How It Compares

Within the halide perovskite photovoltaics class.

Within the diverse landscape of halide perovskites and related complex structures like CsPbBr3 and CsSnI3, AgK2P stands out as a unique phosphide-based variant. While many members of this class are dominated by halide-based frameworks, AgK2P offers a distinct chemical composition that deviates from the conventional lead-halide or tin-halide perovskite architectures, providing a different structural perspective for studying electronic behavior in complex ternary systems.

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Related Compounds

Other Halide Perovskite Photovoltaics in the database.

Data sources & attribution
  • materials_project — Data from the Materials Project. Cite: Jain et al., APL Materials 1, 011002 (2013).
  • omat24 — Data from OMat24 (Meta FAIR). Cite: Barroso-Luque et al., arXiv 2410.12771 (2024).
  • alexandria — Data from alexandria.

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