Rb3NbO8

Rb3NbO8 is a thermodynamically stable semiconducting oxide composed of rubidium, niobium, and oxygen.

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Crystal structure of Rb3NbO8
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About Rb3NbO8

Rb3NbO8 is a complex oxide featuring rubidium and niobium. As a thermodynamically stable phase residing on the convex hull, it represents a robust crystalline arrangement that is well-supported by existing structural data across multiple databases.

This material exhibits semiconducting electronic characteristics, making it an intriguing candidate for investigations into electronic and optical properties. Its composition suggests potential utility in specialized inorganic synthesis where stable, multi-component oxide frameworks are required.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for Rb3NbO8, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

2.34 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
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Rb3NbO8, answered from cross-validated data.

What is Rb3NbO8?

Rb3NbO8 is a thermodynamically stable semiconducting oxide composed of rubidium, niobium, and oxygen.

More questions
What is the band gap of Rb3NbO8?
Rb3NbO8 has a DFT-computed band gap of 2.34 eV across 5 reported structures.
Is Rb3NbO8 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 2.34 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is Rb3NbO8 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — Rb3NbO8 sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of Rb3NbO8 are known?
5 structures of Rb3NbO8 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 1 distinct space group.
What elements does Rb3NbO8 contain?
Rb3NbO8 contains Nb, O, and Rb (3 elements).
Where does the data for Rb3NbO8 come from?
Rb3NbO8 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a distinct member of the complex oxide family, Rb3NbO8 stands out due to its confirmed thermodynamic stability and well-documented structural diversity. Unlike many experimental phases that require extreme conditions to persist, this compound maintains a stable configuration, providing a reliable baseline for studying niobium-based oxide systems.

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

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