Al2O4Rb2

Al2O4Rb2 is a thermodynamically stable, insulating spinel oxide used in catalytic research.

Crystal structure of Al2O4Rb2
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About Al2O4Rb2

Al2O4Rb2 is a thermodynamically stable spinel oxide that functions as a wide-gap insulator. Its robust structural integrity and electronic properties make it a significant candidate for specialized catalytic processes where insulating behavior is required. The compound is part of a diverse group of oxide materials that are essential for understanding complex surface chemistry. Its stability on the convex hull ensures that it remains a reliable subject for structural and chemical investigations in materials science. As a member of the spinel family, it offers unique coordination environments that are highly sought after for tuning catalytic activity in various chemical transformations.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for Al2O4Rb2, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

3.37 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

On hull (stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

4
3 databases, 1 space group
Uses

Applications

Where Al2O4Rb2 is used.

Catalytic researchMaterials science studiesSurface chemistry investigations
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Al2O4Rb2, answered from cross-validated data.

What is Al2O4Rb2?

Al2O4Rb2 is a thermodynamically stable, insulating spinel oxide used in catalytic research.

More questions
What is Al2O4Rb2 used for?
Al2O4Rb2 is used in catalytic research, materials science studies, and surface chemistry investigations.
What is the band gap of Al2O4Rb2?
Al2O4Rb2 has a DFT-computed band gap of 3.37 eV across 4 reported structures.
Is Al2O4Rb2 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a wide band gap up to 3.37 eV it is an insulator / wide-band-gap material.
Is Al2O4Rb2 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — Al2O4Rb2 sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of Al2O4Rb2 are known?
4 structures of Al2O4Rb2 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 1 distinct space group.
What elements does Al2O4Rb2 contain?
Al2O4Rb2 contains Al, O, and Rb (3 elements).
Where does the data for Al2O4Rb2 come from?
Al2O4Rb2 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

Within the spinel oxide catalysts class.

Unlike more common transition metal-based spinel catalysts like MgAl2O4 or the highly conductive LaNiO3, Al2O4Rb2 is characterized by its insulating electronic nature. While materials such as CuO and ZnO are frequently utilized for their redox-active properties, Al2O4Rb2 serves as a stable, wide-gap alternative that provides a different structural framework for catalytic support and surface interaction studies.

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Related Compounds

Other Spinel Oxide Catalysts in the database.

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

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