Cl18Cu2Nb6Rb2

Cl18Cu2Nb6Rb2 is a metastable, semiconducting inorganic compound composed of niobium, copper, rubidium, and chlorine.

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Crystal structure of Cl18Cu2Nb6Rb2
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About Cl18Cu2Nb6Rb2

Cl18Cu2Nb6Rb2 is a complex inorganic compound characterized by a semiconducting electronic structure. Its composition, involving niobium, copper, rubidium, and chlorine, places it within a specialized group of halide-based materials that exhibit intricate structural arrangements. As a metastable phase, this material represents a unique state of matter that provides researchers with insights into the synthesis and stability of complex cluster-based compounds. Its existence across multiple structural databases underscores its significance in solid-state chemistry investigations.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for Cl18Cu2Nb6Rb2, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

0.98 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.030 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

Metastable
2 DFT sources

Structures

4
3 databases, 1 space group
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Cl18Cu2Nb6Rb2, answered from cross-validated data.

What is Cl18Cu2Nb6Rb2?

Cl18Cu2Nb6Rb2 is a metastable, semiconducting inorganic compound composed of niobium, copper, rubidium, and chlorine.

More questions
What is the band gap of Cl18Cu2Nb6Rb2?
Cl18Cu2Nb6Rb2 has a DFT-computed band gap of 0.98 eV across 4 reported structures.
Is Cl18Cu2Nb6Rb2 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 0.98 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is Cl18Cu2Nb6Rb2 thermodynamically stable?
Cl18Cu2Nb6Rb2 has a lowest energy above hull of 0.030 eV/atom (metastable).
How many polymorphs of Cl18Cu2Nb6Rb2 are known?
4 structures of Cl18Cu2Nb6Rb2 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 1 distinct space group.
What elements does Cl18Cu2Nb6Rb2 contain?
Cl18Cu2Nb6Rb2 contains Cl, Cu, Nb, and Rb (4 elements).
Where does the data for Cl18Cu2Nb6Rb2 come from?
Cl18Cu2Nb6Rb2 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a unique member of its structural class, Cl18Cu2Nb6Rb2 serves as a foundational example for understanding how niobium-based clusters interact with alkali metals and halogens in a semiconducting framework.

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

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