RbH3O2

RbH3O2 is a thermodynamically stable, insulating compound composed of rubidium, hydrogen, and oxygen.

HORb
Crystal structure of RbH3O2 (orthorhombic, Cmc21 (No. 36))
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About RbH3O2

RbH3O2 is a thermodynamically stable compound that sits firmly on the convex hull, indicating a robust structural configuration. As a wide-band-gap insulator, it exhibits electronic properties characteristic of materials that resist electrical conduction under standard conditions. Its existence across multiple structural databases highlights its significance in fundamental materials research.

This compound represents an interesting intersection of alkali metal chemistry and hydrogen-oxygen bonding. Its stability makes it a compelling subject for studies concerning the behavior of hydrogen-rich systems in solid-state environments, where its insulating nature plays a critical role in its overall physical profile.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for RbH3O2, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

4.25 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 RbH3O2, ranked by energy above hull.

Space GroupCrystal SystemBand Gap (eV)E above hull (eV/atom)E/atom (eV)Density (g/cm³)
Cmc21 (No. 36)orthorhombic4.250.0000-4.9642.94
Cmc21 (No. 36)Orthorhombic2.76
Cmc21 (No. 36)Orthorhombic2.83
Cmc21 (No. 36)Orthorhombic2.78
Cmc21 (No. 36)
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about RbH3O2, answered from cross-validated data.

What is RbH3O2?

RbH3O2 is a thermodynamically stable, insulating compound composed of rubidium, hydrogen, and oxygen.

More questions
What is the band gap of RbH3O2?
RbH3O2 has a DFT-computed band gap of 4.25 eV across 5 reported structures.
Is RbH3O2 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a wide band gap up to 4.25 eV it is an insulator / wide-band-gap material.
Is RbH3O2 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — RbH3O2 sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
What is the crystal structure of RbH3O2?
The lowest-energy reported polymorph of RbH3O2 is orthorhombic symmetry, space group Cmc21 (No. 36).
What is the density of RbH3O2?
The computed density of the ground-state structure of RbH3O2 is 2.94 g/cm³.
How many polymorphs of RbH3O2 are known?
5 structures of RbH3O2 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 1 distinct space group.
What elements does RbH3O2 contain?
RbH3O2 contains H, O, and Rb (3 elements).
Where does the data for RbH3O2 come from?
RbH3O2 data is cross-referenced from materials_project, mpaloe, jarvis.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a unique entry in this chemical space, RbH3O2 serves as a foundational reference point for understanding the stability and electronic behavior of hydrogen-bearing rubidium compounds, providing a benchmark for future investigations into similar complex hydrides.

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

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