Rb2Sb4S7

Rb2Sb4S7 is a stable semiconducting compound composed of rubidium, antimony, and sulfur.

RbSSb
Crystal structure of Rb2Sb4S7
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About Rb2Sb4S7

Rb2Sb4S7 is a semiconducting ternary sulfide that maintains a thermodynamically stable position on the convex hull. Its structural integrity and electronic nature make it a compelling subject for researchers investigating complex chalcogenide systems.

This compound is characterized by its significant structural diversity, as evidenced by its multiple reported configurations across various databases. Its stability and semiconducting behavior suggest potential utility in specialized optoelectronic or solid-state device research.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for Rb2Sb4S7, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

1.22–1.83 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

On hull (stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

10
3 databases, 2 space groups
Uses

Applications

Where Rb2Sb4S7 is used.

Semiconductor researchSolid-state device developmentOptoelectronic materials exploration
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Rb2Sb4S7, answered from cross-validated data.

What is Rb2Sb4S7?

Rb2Sb4S7 is a stable semiconducting compound composed of rubidium, antimony, and sulfur.

More questions
What is Rb2Sb4S7 used for?
Rb2Sb4S7 is used in semiconductor research, solid-state device development, and optoelectronic materials exploration.
What is the band gap of Rb2Sb4S7?
Rb2Sb4S7 has a DFT-computed band gap of 1.22–1.83 eV across 10 reported structures.
Is Rb2Sb4S7 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 1.83 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is Rb2Sb4S7 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — Rb2Sb4S7 sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of Rb2Sb4S7 are known?
10 structures of Rb2Sb4S7 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 2 distinct space groups.
What elements does Rb2Sb4S7 contain?
Rb2Sb4S7 contains Rb, S, and Sb (3 elements).
Where does the data for Rb2Sb4S7 come from?
Rb2Sb4S7 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a distinct ternary sulfide, Rb2Sb4S7 represents a stable member of the broader class of alkali metal antimony chalcogenides, serving as a foundational example of how these elements combine to form robust semiconducting frameworks.

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

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