Ag6Rb2Se4

Ag6Rb2Se4 is a thermodynamically stable, semimetallic quaternary compound belonging to the broader family of perovskite-related materials.

Crystal structure of Ag6Rb2Se4
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About Ag6Rb2Se4

Ag6Rb2Se4 is a complex quaternary chalcogenide that sits on the convex hull, indicating significant thermodynamic stability. Its electronic character is defined by a near-zero-gap structure, placing it in the semimetallic regime rather than the traditional wide-gap insulator category often associated with standard perovskite photovoltaics.

This material is of interest to researchers exploring non-traditional perovskite-like architectures. By incorporating silver and rubidium into a selenium-based framework, it offers a distinct electronic environment that diverges from the typical halide-based systems used in high-efficiency solar cells.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for Ag6Rb2Se4, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

0.06 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

On hull (stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

3
3 databases, 1 space group
Uses

Applications

Where Ag6Rb2Se4 is used.

Photovoltaic researchSemiconductor materials developmentSolid-state electronic component studies
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Ag6Rb2Se4, answered from cross-validated data.

What is Ag6Rb2Se4?

Ag6Rb2Se4 is a thermodynamically stable, semimetallic quaternary compound belonging to the broader family of perovskite-related materials.

More questions
What is Ag6Rb2Se4 used for?
Ag6Rb2Se4 is used in photovoltaic research, semiconductor materials development, and solid-state electronic component studies.
What is the band gap of Ag6Rb2Se4?
Ag6Rb2Se4 has a DFT-computed band gap of 0.06 eV across 3 reported structures.
Is Ag6Rb2Se4 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a near-zero band gap it behaves as a (semi)metal.
Is Ag6Rb2Se4 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — Ag6Rb2Se4 sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of Ag6Rb2Se4 are known?
3 structures of Ag6Rb2Se4 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 1 distinct space group.
What elements does Ag6Rb2Se4 contain?
Ag6Rb2Se4 contains Ag, Rb, and Se (3 elements).
Where does the data for Ag6Rb2Se4 come from?
Ag6Rb2Se4 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

Within the halide perovskite photovoltaics class.

Unlike the prototypical halide perovskite CsPbBr3, which acts as a wide-gap semiconductor, Ag6Rb2Se4 exhibits semimetallic behavior. While many members of this class, such as CsSnI3 or RbPbF3, are investigated for their tunable band gaps, this compound is notable for its stability and its departure from the insulating characteristics common to many other perovskite-related structures.

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Related Compounds

Other Halide Perovskite Photovoltaics in the database.

Data sources & attribution
  • latticegraph — Lattice Graph Materials Intelligence Platform

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