F9RbU2

F9RbU2 is a semimetallic rubidium uranium fluoride that is theoretically stable enough to be a target for laboratory synthesis.

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Crystal structure of F9RbU2
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About F9RbU2

F9RbU2 is a complex fluoride compound containing rubidium and uranium. Its electronic structure characterizes it as a near-zero-gap material, placing it in the semimetallic regime which is of significant interest for fundamental condensed matter studies.

As a near-hull phase, this compound is considered a promising candidate for experimental synthesis. The presence of multiple reported structures suggests a rich configurational landscape, making it a subject of interest for researchers investigating uranium-based inorganic chemistry.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for F9RbU2, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

0.03 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.004 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

Near hull (likely stable)
1 DFT source

Structures

3
3 databases, 2 space groups
Validation

Cross-Source DFT Agreement

How well independent DFT databases agree on the thermodynamics of F9RbU2. Tight agreement means computed properties can be trusted without re-running calculations.

Agreement Score

1.00 / 1.00
Trust tier: medium

Hull Spread

0.000 eV
EAH spread across sources

Sources Compared

1
materials_project

Space Group Consensus

All match
Uses

Applications

Where F9RbU2 is used.

Fundamental condensed matter researchUranium-based material science studies
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about F9RbU2, answered from cross-validated data.

What is F9RbU2?

F9RbU2 is a semimetallic rubidium uranium fluoride that is theoretically stable enough to be a target for laboratory synthesis.

More questions
What is F9RbU2 used for?
F9RbU2 is used in fundamental condensed matter research and uranium-based material science studies.
What is the band gap of F9RbU2?
F9RbU2 has a DFT-computed band gap of 0.03 eV across 3 reported structures.
Is F9RbU2 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a near-zero band gap it behaves as a (semi)metal.
Is F9RbU2 thermodynamically stable?
F9RbU2 has a lowest energy above hull of 0.004 eV/atom (near hull (likely stable)).
How many polymorphs of F9RbU2 are known?
3 structures of F9RbU2 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 2 distinct space groups.
What elements does F9RbU2 contain?
F9RbU2 contains F, Rb, and U (3 elements).
Where does the data for F9RbU2 come from?
F9RbU2 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a unique uranium-based fluoride, F9RbU2 occupies a specialized niche within inorganic chemistry. Unlike more conventional wide-gap insulating fluorides, its semimetallic nature distinguishes it as a material with distinct electronic transport potential.

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

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