RbMnCl3

RbMnCl3 is a stable, semiconducting ternary halide compound containing rubidium, manganese, and chlorine.

ClMnRb
Crystal structure of RbMnCl3
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About RbMnCl3

RbMnCl3 is a complex halide compound composed of rubidium, manganese, and chlorine. As a thermodynamically stable phase located on the convex hull, it represents a robust crystalline arrangement that maintains structural integrity under standard conditions.

This material exhibits semiconducting electronic character, making it a subject of interest for researchers investigating the interplay between transition metal magnetism and halide lattice structures. Its stability and diverse structural manifestations across multiple databases highlight its significance in solid-state chemistry.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for RbMnCl3, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

1.31 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

On hull (stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

6
3 databases, 2 space groups
Uses

Applications

Where RbMnCl3 is used.

Solid-state researchFundamental materials scienceCrystallographic studies
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about RbMnCl3, answered from cross-validated data.

What is RbMnCl3?

RbMnCl3 is a stable, semiconducting ternary halide compound containing rubidium, manganese, and chlorine.

More questions
What is RbMnCl3 used for?
RbMnCl3 is used in solid-state research, fundamental materials science, and crystallographic studies.
What is the band gap of RbMnCl3?
RbMnCl3 has a DFT-computed band gap of 1.31 eV across 6 reported structures.
Is RbMnCl3 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 1.31 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is RbMnCl3 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — RbMnCl3 sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of RbMnCl3 are known?
6 structures of RbMnCl3 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 2 distinct space groups.
What elements does RbMnCl3 contain?
RbMnCl3 contains Cl, Mn, and Rb (3 elements).
Where does the data for RbMnCl3 come from?
RbMnCl3 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a distinct halide compound, RbMnCl3 occupies a unique position within the broader landscape of ternary manganese-based halides. It serves as a representative example of how alkali metal cations can stabilize specific manganese-chlorine coordination environments, providing a foundational case study for understanding the structural diversity of this chemical family.

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

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