Rb3BrO

Rb3BrO is a semiconducting rubidium-based compound that is considered a promising candidate for experimental synthesis due to its favorable thermodynamic stability.

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Crystal structure of Rb3BrO
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About Rb3BrO

Rb3BrO is a complex inorganic compound composed of rubidium, bromine, and oxygen. As a semiconducting material, it occupies a unique position in solid-state chemistry, offering distinct electronic properties that distinguish it from simple binary salts.

Its status as a near-hull phase suggests that it is a viable candidate for experimental synthesis. The existence of multiple reported structural configurations indicates a rich potential for polymorphism, making it a subject of interest for researchers investigating stable, complex ionic frameworks.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for Rb3BrO, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

0.39 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.003 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

Near hull (likely stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

5
3 databases, 1 space group
Uses

Applications

Where Rb3BrO is used.

Solid-state materials researchSemiconductor developmentFundamental crystallographic studies
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Rb3BrO, answered from cross-validated data.

What is Rb3BrO?

Rb3BrO is a semiconducting rubidium-based compound that is considered a promising candidate for experimental synthesis due to its favorable thermodynamic stability.

More questions
What is Rb3BrO used for?
Rb3BrO is used in solid-state materials research, semiconductor development, and fundamental crystallographic studies.
What is the band gap of Rb3BrO?
Rb3BrO has a DFT-computed band gap of 0.39 eV across 5 reported structures.
Is Rb3BrO a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 0.39 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is Rb3BrO thermodynamically stable?
Rb3BrO has a lowest energy above hull of 0.003 eV/atom (near hull (likely stable)).
How many polymorphs of Rb3BrO are known?
5 structures of Rb3BrO are reported across 3 databases, spanning 1 distinct space group.
What elements does Rb3BrO contain?
Rb3BrO contains Br, O, and Rb (3 elements).
Where does the data for Rb3BrO come from?
Rb3BrO data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a specialized compound, Rb3BrO represents a unique structural arrangement within the broader landscape of rubidium-based halides and oxides. Without direct structural siblings, it stands as a standalone case study in how the integration of oxygen and bromine into a rubidium lattice can yield semiconducting behavior.

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

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