C8N12Rb4

C8N12Rb4 is a thermodynamically stable, insulating compound consisting of carbon, nitrogen, and rubidium atoms.

CNRb
Crystal structure of C8N12Rb4
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About C8N12Rb4

C8N12Rb4 is a complex inorganic compound composed of carbon, nitrogen, and rubidium. As a wide-band-gap insulator, it exhibits distinct electronic properties that make it a subject of interest for fundamental materials research and structural analysis.

This material is recognized for being thermodynamically stable, occupying a favorable position on the convex hull. Its structural diversity is highlighted by multiple reported configurations across various databases, underscoring its relevance in computational materials science.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for C8N12Rb4, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

3.65–4.58 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

On hull (stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

6
3 databases, 4 space groups
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about C8N12Rb4, answered from cross-validated data.

What is C8N12Rb4?

C8N12Rb4 is a thermodynamically stable, insulating compound consisting of carbon, nitrogen, and rubidium atoms.

More questions
What is the band gap of C8N12Rb4?
C8N12Rb4 has a DFT-computed band gap of 3.65–4.58 eV across 6 reported structures.
Is C8N12Rb4 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a wide band gap up to 4.58 eV it is an insulator / wide-band-gap material.
Is C8N12Rb4 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — C8N12Rb4 sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of C8N12Rb4 are known?
6 structures of C8N12Rb4 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 4 distinct space groups.
What elements does C8N12Rb4 contain?
C8N12Rb4 contains C, N, and Rb (3 elements).
Where does the data for C8N12Rb4 come from?
C8N12Rb4 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a unique inorganic compound, C8N12Rb4 represents a distinct structural arrangement within its chemical system. Without direct structural siblings, it stands as a primary reference point for understanding the stability and electronic behavior of complex rubidium-based carbon-nitrogen frameworks.

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

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