Rb12Sb4Se16
Rb12Sb4Se16 is a thermodynamically stable semiconducting compound composed of rubidium, antimony, and selenium.
About Rb12Sb4Se16
Rb12Sb4Se16 is a semiconducting compound belonging to the broader family of chalcogenide materials. As a thermodynamically stable phase residing on the convex hull, it represents a well-defined structural arrangement within the rubidium-antimony-selenium system.
This material is of interest for its electronic properties, which are characteristic of semiconductors in this class. Its stable nature makes it a subject of investigation for researchers looking to understand complex chalcogenide frameworks and their potential utility in advanced solid-state applications.
Key Properties
Cross-validated computational properties for Rb12Sb4Se16, aggregated across 3 databases.
Band GapEnergy needed to move an electron from the valence band to the conduction band. Lower or zero values tend to behave more metallic; larger gaps are more insulating or semiconducting.
Energy Above HullThermodynamic distance from the most stable set of competing phases. 0 eV/atom is on the convex hull; small positive values may still be experimentally accessible.
StabilityA plain-language summary of the best reported energy-above-hull result. It reflects whether the lowest-energy structure is on, near, or far from the stability hull.
StructuresCount of reported calculated crystal structures for this formula, including alternate polymorphs, source databases, and observed space groups.
Applications
Where Rb12Sb4Se16 is used.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Rb12Sb4Se16, answered from cross-validated data.
What is Rb12Sb4Se16?
Rb12Sb4Se16 is a thermodynamically stable semiconducting compound composed of rubidium, antimony, and selenium.
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How It Compares
Within the bismuth chalcogenide thermoelectrics class.
Within the class of bismuth and antimony chalcogenides, Rb12Sb4Se16 occupies a unique niche compared to more conventional thermoelectric standards like Bi2Te3 or Sb2Se3. While many of its siblings are binary compounds known for their high-performance thermoelectric behavior, this complex quaternary structure demonstrates the diversity of the chalcogenide family, offering a different structural complexity than simpler compounds like KSbSe2.
Related Compounds
Other Bismuth Chalcogenide Thermoelectrics in the database.
Data sources & attribution
- latticegraph — Lattice Graph Materials Intelligence Platform
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