Rb2Cr2O7

Rubidium dichromate

Rubidium dichromate is a thermodynamically stable, semiconducting oxide used in research related to catalytic materials.

Crystal structure of Rb2Cr2O7
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About Rubidium dichromate

Rubidium dichromate is a semiconducting compound that maintains high thermodynamic stability as a member of the spinel oxide catalyst family. Its structural integrity makes it a subject of interest for researchers investigating complex oxide behavior and electronic transitions in catalytic environments. The material is characterized by its presence on the convex hull, indicating a robust thermodynamic state that supports its utility in various chemical processes. With multiple reported structures, it serves as a valuable reference point for understanding how rubidium-based oxides function within broader catalytic frameworks.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for Rubidium dichromate, aggregated across 4 databases.

Band Gap

2.71–2.79 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

On hull (stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

12
4 databases, 4 space groups
Uses

Applications

Where Rubidium dichromate is used.

Catalysis researchChemical synthesisSolid-state chemistry studies
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Rubidium dichromate, answered from cross-validated data.

What is Rb2Cr2O7?

Rubidium dichromate is a thermodynamically stable, semiconducting oxide used in research related to catalytic materials.

More questions
What is Rb2Cr2O7 used for?
Rubidium dichromate (Rb2Cr2O7) is used in catalysis research, chemical synthesis, and solid-state chemistry studies.
What is the band gap of Rb2Cr2O7?
Rubidium dichromate (Rb2Cr2O7) has a DFT-computed band gap of 2.71–2.79 eV across 12 reported structures.
Is Rb2Cr2O7 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 2.79 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is Rb2Cr2O7 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — Rubidium dichromate (Rb2Cr2O7) sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of Rb2Cr2O7 are known?
12 structures of Rb2Cr2O7 are reported across 4 databases, spanning 4 distinct space groups.
What elements does Rb2Cr2O7 contain?
Rubidium dichromate (Rb2Cr2O7) contains Cr, O, and Rb (3 elements).
Where does the data for Rb2Cr2O7 come from?
Rb2Cr2O7 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

Within the spinel oxide catalysts class.

Unlike the more common binary oxides in this class such as CuO, NiO, or ZnO, Rb2Cr2O7 exhibits a more complex stoichiometry that influences its electronic and structural landscape. While simple oxides like Al2O3 are often utilized for their insulating properties or structural support, this dichromate offers a distinct semiconducting profile that differentiates it from the typical transition metal spinel structures like MgAl2O4 or the perovskite-like oxides such as LaMnO3.

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Related Compounds

Other Spinel Oxide Catalysts in the database.

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

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