Cl14Cu4Rb6

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

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Crystal structure of Cl14Cu4Rb6
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

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.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for Cl14Cu4Rb6, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

0.17 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.001 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

On hull (stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

3
3 databases, 1 space group
Uses

Applications

Where Cl14Cu4Rb6 is used.

Semiconductor researchSolid-state chemistryMaterials science exploration
Reference

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.

More questions
What is Cl14Cu4Rb6 used for?
Cl14Cu4Rb6 is used in semiconductor research, solid-state chemistry, and materials science exploration.
What is the band gap of Cl14Cu4Rb6?
Cl14Cu4Rb6 has a DFT-computed band gap of 0.17 eV across 3 reported structures.
Is Cl14Cu4Rb6 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 0.17 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is Cl14Cu4Rb6 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — Cl14Cu4Rb6 sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of Cl14Cu4Rb6 are known?
3 structures of Cl14Cu4Rb6 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 1 distinct space group.
What elements does Cl14Cu4Rb6 contain?
Cl14Cu4Rb6 contains Cl, Cu, and Rb (3 elements).
Where does the data for Cl14Cu4Rb6 come from?
Cl14Cu4Rb6 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

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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