RbAuO2

RbAuO2 is a stable semiconducting ternary oxide composed of rubidium, gold, and oxygen.

AuORb
Crystal structure of RbAuO2
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About RbAuO2

RbAuO2 is a ternary oxide containing rubidium and gold that exhibits semiconducting electronic behavior. As a thermodynamically stable phase located on the convex hull, it represents a well-defined structural arrangement within its chemical system.

Its stability and electronic characteristics make it a subject of interest for researchers investigating the interplay between heavy alkali metals and precious metals in oxide frameworks. The compound is documented through multiple structural variations across major materials databases.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for RbAuO2, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

1.46 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 RbAuO2, answered from cross-validated data.

What is RbAuO2?

RbAuO2 is a stable semiconducting ternary oxide composed of rubidium, gold, and oxygen.

More questions
What is the band gap of RbAuO2?
RbAuO2 has a DFT-computed band gap of 1.46 eV across 5 reported structures.
Is RbAuO2 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 1.46 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is RbAuO2 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — RbAuO2 sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of RbAuO2 are known?
5 structures of RbAuO2 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 1 distinct space group.
What elements does RbAuO2 contain?
RbAuO2 contains Au, O, and Rb (3 elements).
Where does the data for RbAuO2 come from?
RbAuO2 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a distinct ternary oxide, RbAuO2 serves as a unique reference point for understanding the structural chemistry of rubidium-gold oxides. It occupies a stable position in the chemical landscape, providing a baseline for exploring the electronic and physical properties of complex aurate-based materials.

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

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