MgO12Rb2Si5

MgO12Rb2Si5 is a thermodynamically stable, insulating complex oxide containing magnesium, rubidium, and silicon.

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Crystal structure of MgO12Rb2Si5 (orthorhombic, Pbca (No. 61))
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About MgO12Rb2Si5

MgO12Rb2Si5 is a complex inorganic compound composed of magnesium, oxygen, rubidium, and silicon. Its electronic structure is characterized by a wide band gap, classifying it as an insulator that is highly resistant to electrical conduction. This material is notable for its thermodynamic stability, as it exists on the convex hull, indicating a robust structural configuration under standard conditions. The presence of multiple reported structures suggests a versatile atomic arrangement that may be leveraged in specialized material design. As a stable insulator, it holds potential for applications requiring dielectric performance or structural integrity in harsh environments where thermal or electrical stability is paramount. Its unique elemental composition allows for complex bonding networks that distinguish it from simpler binary oxides.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for MgO12Rb2Si5, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

4.18–4.78 eV
Range across DFT structures · ground state: insulator

Energy Above Hull

0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

Stable
2 DFT sources

Structures

4
3 databases, 1 space group
Validation

Cross-Source DFT Agreement

How well independent DFT databases agree on the thermodynamics of MgO12Rb2Si5. Tight agreement means computed properties can be trusted without re-running calculations.

Only 1 independent DFT source (materials_project) reports a hull energy for MgO12Rb2Si5, so cross-source agreement can't be assessed yet.

Crystallography

Reported Structures

Lowest-energy structures reported for MgO12Rb2Si5, ranked by energy above hull.

Space GroupCrystal SystemBand Gap (eV)E above hull (eV/atom)E/atom (eV)Density (g/cm³)
Pbca (No. 61)orthorhombic4.780.0000-7.6332.69
Pbca (No. 61)orthorhombic4.180.0166-7.6162.73
Pbca (No. 61)orthorhombic———2.84
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Uses

Applications

Where MgO12Rb2Si5 is used.

Dielectric materialsInsulating structural componentsAdvanced ceramic research
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MgO12Rb2Si5, answered from cross-validated data.

What is MgO12Rb2Si5?

MgO12Rb2Si5 is a thermodynamically stable, insulating complex oxide containing magnesium, rubidium, and silicon.

More questions
What is MgO12Rb2Si5 used for?
MgO12Rb2Si5 is used in dielectric materials, insulating structural components, and advanced ceramic research.
What is the band gap of MgO12Rb2Si5?
MgO12Rb2Si5 has a DFT-computed band gap of 4.18–4.78 eV across 4 reported structures. Standard DFT underestimates band gaps, so the measured gap is typically larger.
Is MgO12Rb2Si5 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
DFT predicts a wide band gap of up to 4.78 eV (an insulator or wide-band-gap material).
Is MgO12Rb2Si5 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — MgO12Rb2Si5 sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. stable.
What is the crystal structure of MgO12Rb2Si5?
The reference structure of MgO12Rb2Si5 is orthorhombic symmetry, space group Pbca (No. 61).
What is the density of MgO12Rb2Si5?
The computed density of the ground-state structure of MgO12Rb2Si5 is 2.69 g/cm³.
How many polymorphs of MgO12Rb2Si5 are known?
4 structures of MgO12Rb2Si5 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 1 distinct space group.
What elements does MgO12Rb2Si5 contain?
MgO12Rb2Si5 contains Mg, O, Rb, and Si (4 elements).
Where does the data for MgO12Rb2Si5 come from?
MgO12Rb2Si5 data is cross-referenced from materials_project, cod, nomad.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a thermodynamically stable insulator, MgO12Rb2Si5 represents a specialized complex oxide system. While many related silicate or rubidium-based materials are studied for their ionic transport or catalytic properties, this compound is primarily defined by its structural stability and insulating nature, positioning it as a candidate for stable dielectric applications within its class.

Data sources & attribution
  • materials_project — Data from the Materials Project (materialsproject.org). Cite: Jain et al., APL Materials 1, 011002 (2013). (CC-BY-4.0)
  • cod — Data from the Crystallography Open Database (crystallography.net/cod/). Cite: Grazulis et al., J. Appl. Cryst. 42, 726 (2009). (CC0-1.0)
  • nomad — Data from NOMAD (nomad-lab.eu). Cite: Draxl & Scheffler, J. Phys. Mater. 2, 036001 (2019). (CC-BY-4.0)

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