RbHoO2

RbHoO2 is a stable, insulating ternary oxide composed of rubidium, holmium, and oxygen.

HoORb
Crystal structure of RbHoO2
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About RbHoO2

RbHoO2 is a complex oxide featuring holmium and rubidium. As a wide-band-gap insulator, it exhibits robust electronic characteristics that make it a subject of interest for fundamental materials research. Its position on the convex hull confirms that it is a thermodynamically stable phase under standard conditions.

With multiple reported structural configurations, this compound represents a versatile building block in solid-state chemistry. Its stability and insulating nature suggest potential utility in specialized dielectric applications or as a precursor in the synthesis of more complex functional oxides.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for RbHoO2, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

3.63 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
Uses

Applications

Where RbHoO2 is used.

Solid-state researchDielectric materials developmentPrecursor for functional oxide synthesis
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about RbHoO2, answered from cross-validated data.

What is RbHoO2?

RbHoO2 is a stable, insulating ternary oxide composed of rubidium, holmium, and oxygen.

More questions
What is RbHoO2 used for?
RbHoO2 is used in solid-state research, dielectric materials development, and precursor for functional oxide synthesis.
What is the band gap of RbHoO2?
RbHoO2 has a DFT-computed band gap of 3.63 eV across 5 reported structures.
Is RbHoO2 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a wide band gap up to 3.63 eV it is an insulator / wide-band-gap material.
Is RbHoO2 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — RbHoO2 sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of RbHoO2 are known?
5 structures of RbHoO2 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 1 distinct space group.
What elements does RbHoO2 contain?
RbHoO2 contains Ho, O, and Rb (3 elements).
Where does the data for RbHoO2 come from?
RbHoO2 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a stable, insulating oxide, RbHoO2 serves as a foundational example of rare-earth rubidium-based compounds. While it currently stands as a distinct entry in this chemical space, it provides a benchmark for understanding the structural diversity and stability trends within similar ternary oxide systems.

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

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