Rb2Te3

Rb2Te3 is a stable semiconducting compound composed of rubidium and tellurium.

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Crystal structure of Rb2Te3
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About Rb2Te3

Rb2Te3 is a binary rubidium telluride compound characterized by its semiconducting electronic nature. As a thermodynamically stable phase residing on the convex hull, it represents a well-defined structural arrangement within the alkali metal-chalcogen system.

Its stability and electronic profile make it a subject of interest for researchers investigating the fundamental properties of telluride-based semiconductors. The compound exhibits significant structural diversity, with multiple reported configurations that highlight its complex bonding behavior.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for Rb2Te3, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

0.67 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

On hull (stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

8
3 databases, 3 space groups
Synthesis

Synthesis Routes

Literature-extracted synthesis procedures targeting Rb2Te3.

Solid State
Procedure available · ceder_solid_state
Uses

Applications

Where Rb2Te3 is used.

Semiconductor researchSolid-state chemistry studiesMaterials science exploration
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Rb2Te3, answered from cross-validated data.

What is Rb2Te3?

Rb2Te3 is a stable semiconducting compound composed of rubidium and tellurium.

More questions
What is Rb2Te3 used for?
Rb2Te3 is used in semiconductor research, solid-state chemistry studies, and materials science exploration.
What is the band gap of Rb2Te3?
Rb2Te3 has a DFT-computed band gap of 0.67 eV across 8 reported structures.
Is Rb2Te3 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 0.67 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is Rb2Te3 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — Rb2Te3 sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of Rb2Te3 are known?
8 structures of Rb2Te3 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 3 distinct space groups.
How is Rb2Te3 synthesized?
Literature-reported routes for Rb2Te3 include solid state.
What elements does Rb2Te3 contain?
Rb2Te3 contains Rb and Te (2 elements).
Where does the data for Rb2Te3 come from?
Rb2Te3 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a stable member of the rubidium-tellurium system, Rb2Te3 serves as a foundational reference point for understanding the phase space of alkali metal chalcogenides. It occupies a distinct position in the chemical landscape, providing insights into how stoichiometry influences the electronic and structural evolution of these semiconducting materials.

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

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