RbBiF6

RbBiF6 is a stable, semiconducting halide perovskite material studied for its potential applications in advanced photovoltaic and optoelectronic technologies.

Crystal structure of RbBiF6 (trigonal, R-3 (No. 148))
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About RbBiF6

RbBiF6 is a semiconducting halide perovskite that stands out for its thermodynamic stability, sitting directly on the convex hull. This stability makes it a compelling subject for researchers investigating robust materials for next-generation optoelectronic and photovoltaic technologies.

As a member of the halide perovskite class, it exhibits a distinct electronic character that is highly valued for its potential in energy conversion. With multiple reported structures across various databases, it represents a well-characterized candidate for further experimental exploration in solid-state devices.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for RbBiF6, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

2.64 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
Crystallography

Reported Structures

Lowest-energy structures reported for RbBiF6, ranked by energy above hull.

Space GroupCrystal SystemBand Gap (eV)E above hull (eV/atom)E/atom (eV)Density (g/cm³)
R-3 (No. 148)trigonal2.640.0000-4.5745.13
R-3 (No. 148)
R-3 (No. 148)Trigonal4.74
R-3 (No. 148)Trigonal4.46
R-3 (No. 148)Trigonal4.60
Uses

Applications

Where RbBiF6 is used.

PhotovoltaicsOptoelectronicsSolid-state device research
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about RbBiF6, answered from cross-validated data.

What is RbBiF6?

RbBiF6 is a stable, semiconducting halide perovskite material studied for its potential applications in advanced photovoltaic and optoelectronic technologies.

More questions
What is RbBiF6 used for?
RbBiF6 is used in photovoltaics, optoelectronics, and solid-state device research.
What is the band gap of RbBiF6?
RbBiF6 has a DFT-computed band gap of 2.64 eV across 5 reported structures.
Is RbBiF6 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 2.64 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is RbBiF6 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — RbBiF6 sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
What is the crystal structure of RbBiF6?
The lowest-energy reported polymorph of RbBiF6 is trigonal symmetry, space group R-3 (No. 148).
What is the density of RbBiF6?
The computed density of the ground-state structure of RbBiF6 is 5.13 g/cm³.
How many polymorphs of RbBiF6 are known?
5 structures of RbBiF6 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 1 distinct space group.
What elements does RbBiF6 contain?
RbBiF6 contains Bi, F, and Rb (3 elements).
Where does the data for RbBiF6 come from?
RbBiF6 data is cross-referenced from materials_project, jarvis, mpaloe.
Comparison

How It Compares

Within the halide perovskite photovoltaics class.

Within the diverse landscape of halide perovskites, RbBiF6 distinguishes itself through its thermodynamic robustness compared to more volatile or moisture-sensitive members like CsSnI3. While siblings such as RbPbF3 share similar structural motifs, RbBiF6 offers a unique chemical composition that allows researchers to tune electronic properties while maintaining the stability required for practical device integration.

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Related Compounds

Other Halide Perovskite Photovoltaics in the database.

Data sources & attribution
  • materials_project — Data from the Materials Project. Cite: Jain et al., APL Materials 1, 011002 (2013).
  • jarvis — Data from JARVIS (NIST). Cite: Choudhary et al., npj Comp. Mater. 6, 173 (2020).
  • mpaloe — Data from mpaloe.

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