I6O6Rb18

I6O6Rb18 is a stable semiconducting compound containing rubidium, iodine, and oxygen that is recognized for its structural consistency in materials databases.

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Crystal structure of I6O6Rb18
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About I6O6Rb18

I6O6Rb18 is a complex inorganic compound featuring rubidium, iodine, and oxygen. As a thermodynamically stable phase residing on the convex hull, it represents a robust configuration of these elements that maintains structural integrity under standard conditions. Its semiconducting electronic character suggests potential utility in specialized optoelectronic or solid-state applications where controlled charge transport is required. The material is characterized by its presence across multiple structural databases, reflecting its significance in fundamental materials research. Its specific arrangement of atoms provides a stable framework that serves as a subject of interest for those exploring complex ternary oxides and halides.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for I6O6Rb18, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

0.63 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
Uses

Applications

Where I6O6Rb18 is used.

Solid-state researchMaterials science characterizationFundamental electronic property studies
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about I6O6Rb18, answered from cross-validated data.

What is I6O6Rb18?

I6O6Rb18 is a stable semiconducting compound containing rubidium, iodine, and oxygen that is recognized for its structural consistency in materials databases.

More questions
What is I6O6Rb18 used for?
I6O6Rb18 is used in solid-state research, materials science characterization, and fundamental electronic property studies.
What is the band gap of I6O6Rb18?
I6O6Rb18 has a DFT-computed band gap of 0.63 eV across 3 reported structures.
Is I6O6Rb18 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 0.63 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is I6O6Rb18 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — I6O6Rb18 sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of I6O6Rb18 are known?
3 structures of I6O6Rb18 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 1 distinct space group.
What elements does I6O6Rb18 contain?
I6O6Rb18 contains I, O, and Rb (3 elements).
Where does the data for I6O6Rb18 come from?
I6O6Rb18 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a unique ternary compound, I6O6Rb18 occupies a distinct position in materials science, serving as a stable reference point for rubidium-based systems. Unlike more common binary salts, this material demonstrates the structural complexity achievable when combining alkali metals with heavy halogens and oxygen, providing a valuable case study for the stability of multi-element ionic lattices.

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

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