Co2I8Rb4

Co2I8Rb4 is a stable, semiconducting inorganic compound consisting of cobalt, iodine, and rubidium.

CoIRb
Crystal structure of Co2I8Rb4
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About Co2I8Rb4

Co2I8Rb4 is a complex inorganic compound composed of cobalt, iodine, and rubidium. As a thermodynamically stable phase located on the convex hull, it represents a robust crystalline arrangement that maintains structural integrity under standard conditions.

Exhibiting semiconducting electronic characteristics, this material is of interest for fundamental studies in solid-state chemistry. Its unique stoichiometry and electronic profile make it a subject of investigation for researchers exploring specialized inorganic frameworks.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for Co2I8Rb4, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

0.56 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

On hull (stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

3
3 databases, 1 space group
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Co2I8Rb4, answered from cross-validated data.

What is Co2I8Rb4?

Co2I8Rb4 is a stable, semiconducting inorganic compound consisting of cobalt, iodine, and rubidium.

More questions
What is the band gap of Co2I8Rb4?
Co2I8Rb4 has a DFT-computed band gap of 0.56 eV across 3 reported structures.
Is Co2I8Rb4 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 0.56 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is Co2I8Rb4 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — Co2I8Rb4 sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of Co2I8Rb4 are known?
3 structures of Co2I8Rb4 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 1 distinct space group.
What elements does Co2I8Rb4 contain?
Co2I8Rb4 contains Co, I, and Rb (3 elements).
Where does the data for Co2I8Rb4 come from?
Co2I8Rb4 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a distinct inorganic phase, Co2I8Rb4 serves as a benchmark for stability within its specific chemical system. It occupies a unique position in the structural landscape, providing a reference point for understanding how cobalt-iodide-rubidium combinations can achieve thermodynamic favorability.

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

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