Cl14Cu4Rb6
Cl14Cu4Rb6 is a thermodynamically stable semiconducting halide compound containing rubidium, copper, and chlorine.

About Cl14Cu4Rb6
Cl14Cu4Rb6 is a complex halide compound composed of rubidium, copper, and chlorine. It is recognized for its semiconducting electronic character and resides on the convex hull, indicating it is a thermodynamically stable phase under standard conditions.
This material is of interest to researchers investigating the structural diversity of copper-based halides. Its stability and electronic properties make it a subject of study for those exploring new inorganic semiconductors with potential utility in specialized optoelectronic or solid-state applications.
Key Properties
Cross-validated computational properties for Cl14Cu4Rb6, aggregated across 3 databases.
Band GapEnergy needed to move an electron from the valence band to the conduction band. Lower or zero values tend to behave more metallic; larger gaps are more insulating or semiconducting.
Energy Above HullThermodynamic distance from the most stable set of competing phases. 0 eV/atom is on the convex hull; small positive values may still be experimentally accessible.
StabilityA plain-language summary of the best reported energy-above-hull result. It reflects whether the lowest-energy structure is on, near, or far from the stability hull.
StructuresCount of reported calculated crystal structures for this formula, including alternate polymorphs, source databases, and observed space groups.
Applications
Where Cl14Cu4Rb6 is used.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Cl14Cu4Rb6, answered from cross-validated data.
What is Cl14Cu4Rb6?
Cl14Cu4Rb6 is a thermodynamically stable semiconducting halide compound containing rubidium, copper, and chlorine.
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How It Compares
As a distinct inorganic halide, Cl14Cu4Rb6 represents a specific structural arrangement within the broader landscape of copper-rubidium-chlorine systems. While it remains a specialized entry in materials databases, its thermodynamic stability distinguishes it as a robust candidate for further experimental investigation compared to more transient or metastable halide phases.
Data sources & attribution
- latticegraph — Lattice Graph Materials Intelligence Platform
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