B2P4Rb6

B2P4Rb6 is a stable, semiconducting ternary compound consisting of boron, phosphorus, and rubidium.

BPRb
Crystal structure of B2P4Rb6
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About B2P4Rb6

B2P4Rb6 is a complex inorganic compound composed of boron, phosphorus, and rubidium. As a thermodynamically stable phase residing on the convex hull, it represents a robust structural arrangement within its chemical system.

The material exhibits semiconducting electronic characteristics, making it an interesting candidate for specialized electronic or optoelectronic applications. Its existence across multiple databases underscores its significance in materials research as a well-defined crystalline phase.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for B2P4Rb6, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

1.59 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
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about B2P4Rb6, answered from cross-validated data.

What is B2P4Rb6?

B2P4Rb6 is a stable, semiconducting ternary compound consisting of boron, phosphorus, and rubidium.

More questions
What is the band gap of B2P4Rb6?
B2P4Rb6 has a DFT-computed band gap of 1.59 eV across 3 reported structures.
Is B2P4Rb6 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 1.59 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is B2P4Rb6 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — B2P4Rb6 sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of B2P4Rb6 are known?
3 structures of B2P4Rb6 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 1 distinct space group.
What elements does B2P4Rb6 contain?
B2P4Rb6 contains B, P, and Rb (3 elements).
Where does the data for B2P4Rb6 come from?
B2P4Rb6 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a unique ternary compound, B2P4Rb6 serves as a foundational example of how boron and phosphorus can be integrated with alkali metals like rubidium to form stable, semiconducting frameworks.

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

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