RbAuBr3

RbAuBr3 is a thermodynamically stable, semiconducting inorganic compound containing rubidium, gold, and bromine.

AuBrRb
Crystal structure of RbAuBr3
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About RbAuBr3

RbAuBr3 is a distinct inorganic compound composed of rubidium, gold, and bromine. As a thermodynamically stable material situated on the convex hull, it represents a robust phase that maintains structural integrity under standard conditions.

This compound exhibits semiconducting electronic behavior, making it a subject of interest for researchers investigating tunable electronic properties in halide-based systems. With multiple reported structures across major databases, it is a well-documented material within its chemical family.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for RbAuBr3, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

0.73 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

On hull (stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

10
3 databases, 2 space groups
Uses

Applications

Where RbAuBr3 is used.

Semiconductor researchSolid-state materials development
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about RbAuBr3, answered from cross-validated data.

What is RbAuBr3?

RbAuBr3 is a thermodynamically stable, semiconducting inorganic compound containing rubidium, gold, and bromine.

More questions
What is RbAuBr3 used for?
RbAuBr3 is used in semiconductor research and solid-state materials development.
What is the band gap of RbAuBr3?
RbAuBr3 has a DFT-computed band gap of 0.73 eV across 10 reported structures.
Is RbAuBr3 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 0.73 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is RbAuBr3 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — RbAuBr3 sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of RbAuBr3 are known?
10 structures of RbAuBr3 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 2 distinct space groups.
What elements does RbAuBr3 contain?
RbAuBr3 contains Au, Br, and Rb (3 elements).
Where does the data for RbAuBr3 come from?
RbAuBr3 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a member of the broader class of gold-based halide semiconductors, RbAuBr3 serves as a foundational example of how alkali metal integration influences the electronic and structural landscape of gold-halide frameworks.

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

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