Rb2Se3

Rb2Se3 is a stable, semiconducting inorganic compound containing rubidium and selenium.

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Crystal structure of Rb2Se3
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About Rb2Se3

Rb2Se3 is a semiconducting inorganic compound composed of rubidium and selenium. As a thermodynamically stable phase residing on the convex hull, it represents a robust configuration within its chemical system, making it a significant subject for structural analysis.

With numerous reported structures across multiple databases, this material is a data-rich candidate for investigating chalcogenide chemistry. Its semiconducting nature suggests potential utility in electronic and optoelectronic applications where specific charge transport properties are required.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for Rb2Se3, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

0.68 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

On hull (stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

23
3 databases, 7 space groups
Uses

Applications

Where Rb2Se3 is used.

Semiconductor researchMaterials science studiesChalcogenide synthesis
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Rb2Se3, answered from cross-validated data.

What is Rb2Se3?

Rb2Se3 is a stable, semiconducting inorganic compound containing rubidium and selenium.

More questions
What is Rb2Se3 used for?
Rb2Se3 is used in semiconductor research, materials science studies, and chalcogenide synthesis.
What is the band gap of Rb2Se3?
Rb2Se3 has a DFT-computed band gap of 0.68 eV across 23 reported structures.
Is Rb2Se3 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 0.68 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is Rb2Se3 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — Rb2Se3 sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of Rb2Se3 are known?
23 structures of Rb2Se3 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 7 distinct space groups.
What elements does Rb2Se3 contain?
Rb2Se3 contains Rb and Se (2 elements).
Where does the data for Rb2Se3 come from?
Rb2Se3 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a stable member of the rubidium-selenium binary system, Rb2Se3 serves as a foundational reference point for understanding the phase behavior and structural diversity of alkali metal chalcogenides.

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

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