Rb2S5

Rb2S5 is a stable, semiconducting rubidium polysulfide compound characterized by a well-defined structural profile.

RbS
Crystal structure of Rb2S5
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About Rb2S5

Rb2S5 is a thermodynamically stable compound within the rubidium-sulfur chemical space. As a semiconducting material, it exhibits distinct electronic characteristics that make it a subject of interest for fundamental solid-state research and materials characterization.

With numerous reported structures across multiple databases, this compound is well-documented in the scientific literature. Its stability on the convex hull underscores its importance as a robust phase in the study of alkali metal polysulfides.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for Rb2S5, aggregated across 4 databases.

Band Gap

1.95 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

On hull (stable)
3 DFT sources

Structures

13
4 databases, 2 space groups
Uses

Applications

Where Rb2S5 is used.

Solid-state chemistry researchFundamental materials science studiesChalcogenide phase exploration
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Rb2S5, answered from cross-validated data.

What is Rb2S5?

Rb2S5 is a stable, semiconducting rubidium polysulfide compound characterized by a well-defined structural profile.

More questions
What is Rb2S5 used for?
Rb2S5 is used in solid-state chemistry research, fundamental materials science studies, and chalcogenide phase exploration.
What is the band gap of Rb2S5?
Rb2S5 has a DFT-computed band gap of 1.95 eV across 13 reported structures.
Is Rb2S5 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 1.95 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is Rb2S5 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — Rb2S5 sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of Rb2S5 are known?
13 structures of Rb2S5 are reported across 4 databases, spanning 2 distinct space groups.
What elements does Rb2S5 contain?
Rb2S5 contains Rb and S (2 elements).
Where does the data for Rb2S5 come from?
Rb2S5 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a stable polysulfide phase, Rb2S5 represents a key structural arrangement in the rubidium-sulfur system, serving as a benchmark for understanding the electronic and geometric properties of alkali-rich chalcogenides.

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

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