Cl2KRb

Cl2KRb is a wide-gap insulating ternary halide compound that is theoretically predicted to be stable enough for synthesis.

ClKRb
Crystal structure of Cl2KRb (trigonal, R-3m (No. 166))
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About Cl2KRb

Cl2KRb is an insulating ternary halide compound characterized by a wide electronic band gap. Its composition, involving alkali metals and chlorine, suggests a structure defined by ionic bonding typical of halide salts.

As a near-hull material, it is considered a promising candidate for experimental synthesis. Its existence in multiple reported structures indicates a rich landscape of potential crystalline arrangements that warrant further investigation for specialized applications.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for Cl2KRb, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

4.73–4.91 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.003 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

Near hull (likely stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

5
3 databases, 2 space groups
Crystallography

Reported Structures

Lowest-energy structures reported for Cl2KRb, ranked by energy above hull.

Space GroupCrystal SystemBand Gap (eV)E above hull (eV/atom)E/atom (eV)Density (g/cm³)
R-3m (No. 166)trigonal4.910.0030-3.6962.42
P4/mmm (No. 123)tetragonal4.730.0759-3.6232.68
P4/mmm (No. 123)
2.31
2.03
Uses

Applications

Where Cl2KRb is used.

Solid-state researchFundamental materials science studies
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Cl2KRb, answered from cross-validated data.

What is Cl2KRb?

Cl2KRb is a wide-gap insulating ternary halide compound that is theoretically predicted to be stable enough for synthesis.

More questions
What is Cl2KRb used for?
Cl2KRb is used in solid-state research and fundamental materials science studies.
What is the band gap of Cl2KRb?
Cl2KRb has a DFT-computed band gap of 4.73–4.91 eV across 5 reported structures.
Is Cl2KRb a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a wide band gap up to 4.91 eV it is an insulator / wide-band-gap material.
Is Cl2KRb thermodynamically stable?
Cl2KRb has a lowest energy above hull of 0.003 eV/atom (near hull (likely stable)).
What is the crystal structure of Cl2KRb?
The lowest-energy reported polymorph of Cl2KRb is trigonal symmetry, space group R-3m (No. 166).
What is the density of Cl2KRb?
The computed density of the ground-state structure of Cl2KRb is 2.42 g/cm³.
How many polymorphs of Cl2KRb are known?
5 structures of Cl2KRb are reported across 3 databases, spanning 2 distinct space groups.
What elements does Cl2KRb contain?
Cl2KRb contains Cl, K, and Rb (3 elements).
Where does the data for Cl2KRb come from?
Cl2KRb data is cross-referenced from materials_project, nomad, omat24.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a unique ternary halide, Cl2KRb occupies a specific position in the chemical space of alkali metal chlorides. While many binary alkali halides are well-understood, this compound represents a more complex structural variant that bridges the gap between simpler salt systems.

Data sources & attribution
  • materials_project — Data from the Materials Project. Cite: Jain et al., APL Materials 1, 011002 (2013).
  • nomad — Data from NOMAD. Cite: Draxl & Scheffler, J. Phys. Mater. 2, 036001 (2019).
  • omat24 — Data from OMat24 (Meta FAIR). Cite: Barroso-Luque et al., arXiv 2410.12771 (2024).

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