RbNbO3

RbNbO3 is a stable, wide-band-gap insulating oxide compound that exhibits diverse structural phases.

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Crystal structure of RbNbO3
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About RbNbO3

RbNbO3 is a thermodynamically stable inorganic compound characterized by its insulating electronic nature. As a member of the niobate family, it exhibits significant structural diversity, with numerous reported phases reflecting its complex coordination chemistry.

Its stability on the convex hull makes it a robust candidate for fundamental research into oxide materials. The wide-band-gap nature of this compound suggests potential utility in applications requiring stable dielectric or insulating properties in high-performance electronic environments.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for RbNbO3, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

1.36–3.31 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

On hull (stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

14
3 databases, 3 space groups
Uses

Applications

Where RbNbO3 is used.

Dielectric materials researchSolid-state electronicsFundamental materials science
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about RbNbO3, answered from cross-validated data.

What is RbNbO3?

RbNbO3 is a stable, wide-band-gap insulating oxide compound that exhibits diverse structural phases.

More questions
What is RbNbO3 used for?
RbNbO3 is used in dielectric materials research, solid-state electronics, and fundamental materials science.
What is the band gap of RbNbO3?
RbNbO3 has a DFT-computed band gap of 1.36–3.31 eV across 14 reported structures.
Is RbNbO3 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a wide band gap up to 3.31 eV it is an insulator / wide-band-gap material.
Is RbNbO3 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — RbNbO3 sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of RbNbO3 are known?
14 structures of RbNbO3 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 3 distinct space groups.
What elements does RbNbO3 contain?
RbNbO3 contains Nb, O, and Rb (3 elements).
Where does the data for RbNbO3 come from?
RbNbO3 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a stable niobate, RbNbO3 serves as a key reference point for understanding the structural evolution and phase behavior of alkali metal niobates. Its thermodynamic stability distinguishes it as a reliable material for exploring the interplay between ionic size and lattice geometry within this chemical class.

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

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