Au6Cl16Rb6

Au6Cl16Rb6 is a thermodynamically stable, semiconducting inorganic compound consisting of gold, chlorine, and rubidium.

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Crystal structure of Au6Cl16Rb6
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About Au6Cl16Rb6

Au6Cl16Rb6 is a complex halide material composed of gold, chlorine, and rubidium. As a thermodynamically stable phase located on the convex hull, it represents a robust configuration of these elements that maintains structural integrity under standard conditions.

This compound exhibits semiconducting electronic behavior, positioning it as an interesting candidate for specialized electronic or optoelectronic applications. Its existence across multiple crystallographic databases highlights its significance as a well-defined inorganic material within its chemical system.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for Au6Cl16Rb6, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

0.81 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 Au6Cl16Rb6 is used.

Semiconductor researchSolid-state chemistry studiesMaterials science exploration
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Au6Cl16Rb6, answered from cross-validated data.

What is Au6Cl16Rb6?

Au6Cl16Rb6 is a thermodynamically stable, semiconducting inorganic compound consisting of gold, chlorine, and rubidium.

More questions
What is Au6Cl16Rb6 used for?
Au6Cl16Rb6 is used in semiconductor research, solid-state chemistry studies, and materials science exploration.
What is the band gap of Au6Cl16Rb6?
Au6Cl16Rb6 has a DFT-computed band gap of 0.81 eV across 3 reported structures.
Is Au6Cl16Rb6 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 0.81 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is Au6Cl16Rb6 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — Au6Cl16Rb6 sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of Au6Cl16Rb6 are known?
3 structures of Au6Cl16Rb6 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 1 distinct space group.
What elements does Au6Cl16Rb6 contain?
Au6Cl16Rb6 contains Au, Cl, and Rb (3 elements).
Where does the data for Au6Cl16Rb6 come from?
Au6Cl16Rb6 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a unique halide complex, Au6Cl16Rb6 serves as a distinct example of how gold and rubidium can integrate into a stable lattice structure. While it represents a specific stoichiometry within its chemical family, its stability and semiconducting nature distinguish it from simpler binary halides, offering a more complex structural framework for potential material design.

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

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