Rb2Te

Rb2Te is a thermodynamically stable semiconducting compound formed from rubidium and tellurium.

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Crystal structure of Rb2Te
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About Rb2Te

Rb2Te is a binary compound composed of rubidium and tellurium that exists as a thermodynamically stable phase on the convex hull. Its semiconducting electronic character makes it an intriguing subject for fundamental solid-state physics and materials science investigations.

With a significant number of reported structures across various databases, this material is well-documented in the scientific literature. Its stability and electronic profile suggest potential utility in specialized electronic or optoelectronic applications where specific semiconductor properties are required.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for Rb2Te, aggregated across 5 databases.

Band Gap

1.37–1.88 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

On hull (stable)
4 DFT sources

Structures

62
5 databases, 6 space groups
Synthesis

Synthesis Routes

Literature-extracted synthesis procedures targeting Rb2Te.

Solid State
Procedure available · ceder_solid_state
Uses

Applications

Where Rb2Te is used.

Fundamental materials researchSolid-state physics studiesSemiconductor device development
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Rb2Te, answered from cross-validated data.

What is Rb2Te?

Rb2Te is a thermodynamically stable semiconducting compound formed from rubidium and tellurium.

More questions
What is Rb2Te used for?
Rb2Te is used in fundamental materials research, solid-state physics studies, and semiconductor device development.
What is the band gap of Rb2Te?
Rb2Te has a DFT-computed band gap of 1.37–1.88 eV across 62 reported structures.
Is Rb2Te a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 1.88 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is Rb2Te thermodynamically stable?
Yes — Rb2Te sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of Rb2Te are known?
62 structures of Rb2Te are reported across 5 databases, spanning 6 distinct space groups.
How is Rb2Te synthesized?
Literature-reported routes for Rb2Te include solid state.
What elements does Rb2Te contain?
Rb2Te contains Rb and Te (2 elements).
Where does the data for Rb2Te come from?
Rb2Te data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a distinct binary chalcogenide, Rb2Te serves as an important reference point for understanding the structural and electronic trends within the broader family of alkali metal tellurides.

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

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