C4H4O8Rb4

C4H4O8Rb4 is a metastable, insulating organic-inorganic compound used primarily in structural research and materials science investigations.

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Crystal structure of C4H4O8Rb4
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About C4H4O8Rb4

C4H4O8Rb4 is a complex organic-inorganic hybrid compound characterized by its insulating electronic nature. As a metastable material, it represents a unique structural configuration that is of interest for fundamental studies in solid-state chemistry and crystal engineering.

Its wide-band-gap profile suggests potential utility in specialized dielectric applications or as a precursor in chemical synthesis. While it remains a niche material, its existence within structural databases provides valuable insights into the coordination chemistry of rubidium-based organic frameworks.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for C4H4O8Rb4, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

3.10–4.44 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.026 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

Metastable
1 DFT source

Structures

4
3 databases, 3 space groups
Uses

Applications

Where C4H4O8Rb4 is used.

Fundamental solid-state researchCrystal engineeringChemical synthesis precursor
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about C4H4O8Rb4, answered from cross-validated data.

What is C4H4O8Rb4?

C4H4O8Rb4 is a metastable, insulating organic-inorganic compound used primarily in structural research and materials science investigations.

More questions
What is C4H4O8Rb4 used for?
C4H4O8Rb4 is used in fundamental solid-state research, crystal engineering, and chemical synthesis precursor.
What is the band gap of C4H4O8Rb4?
C4H4O8Rb4 has a DFT-computed band gap of 3.10–4.44 eV across 4 reported structures.
Is C4H4O8Rb4 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a wide band gap up to 4.44 eV it is an insulator / wide-band-gap material.
Is C4H4O8Rb4 thermodynamically stable?
C4H4O8Rb4 has a lowest energy above hull of 0.026 eV/atom (metastable).
How many polymorphs of C4H4O8Rb4 are known?
4 structures of C4H4O8Rb4 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 3 distinct space groups.
What elements does C4H4O8Rb4 contain?
C4H4O8Rb4 contains C, H, O, and Rb (4 elements).
Where does the data for C4H4O8Rb4 come from?
C4H4O8Rb4 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a unique entry in its structural category, C4H4O8Rb4 serves as a distinct example of how rubidium ions can stabilize complex organic anions. Unlike more common, highly stable inorganic salts, this compound occupies a specific metastable region that highlights the diversity of possible configurations in carbon-based rubidium systems.

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

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