Rb3InCl6

Rb3InCl6 is a thermodynamically stable, wide-band-gap insulating inorganic halide compound.

ClInRb
Crystal structure of Rb3InCl6
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About Rb3InCl6

Rb3InCl6 is a complex halide compound characterized by its status as a thermodynamically stable phase on the convex hull. As a wide-band-gap insulator, it exhibits electronic properties that make it a subject of interest for researchers investigating stable inorganic frameworks.

The structural diversity of this compound is highlighted by multiple reported configurations across various databases. Its stability and insulating nature suggest potential utility in specialized applications where robust, non-conductive halide materials are required.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for Rb3InCl6, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

3.70 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

On hull (stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

5
3 databases, 1 space group
Uses

Applications

Where Rb3InCl6 is used.

Solid-state researchFundamental materials science studies
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Rb3InCl6, answered from cross-validated data.

What is Rb3InCl6?

Rb3InCl6 is a thermodynamically stable, wide-band-gap insulating inorganic halide compound.

More questions
What is Rb3InCl6 used for?
Rb3InCl6 is used in solid-state research and fundamental materials science studies.
What is the band gap of Rb3InCl6?
Rb3InCl6 has a DFT-computed band gap of 3.70 eV across 5 reported structures.
Is Rb3InCl6 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a wide band gap up to 3.70 eV it is an insulator / wide-band-gap material.
Is Rb3InCl6 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — Rb3InCl6 sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of Rb3InCl6 are known?
5 structures of Rb3InCl6 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 1 distinct space group.
What elements does Rb3InCl6 contain?
Rb3InCl6 contains Cl, In, and Rb (3 elements).
Where does the data for Rb3InCl6 come from?
Rb3InCl6 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a unique inorganic halide, Rb3InCl6 occupies a distinct position in materials science research. While it shares the general halide framework common to many ionic solids, its specific stoichiometry and thermodynamic stability distinguish it as a discrete, well-defined compound within the broader landscape of indium-based materials.

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

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