RbSbO2

RbSbO2 is a stable, semiconducting ternary oxide composed of rubidium, antimony, and oxygen.

ORbSb
Crystal structure of RbSbO2
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About RbSbO2

RbSbO2 is a ternary oxide that occupies a stable position on the thermodynamic convex hull, indicating significant structural integrity. As a semiconducting material, it offers a unique electronic profile that distinguishes it from more common insulating or metallic oxides. Its composition, involving rubidium and antimony, places it in a specialized category of complex oxides that are subject to ongoing structural investigation. Researchers utilize these materials to probe the interplay between heavy alkali metals and pnictogen-based anionic frameworks. Given its confirmed stability, RbSbO2 serves as a reliable candidate for experimental synthesis and characterization within the broader landscape of solid-state chemistry. It is particularly relevant for studies focusing on the electronic behavior of ternary systems where structural diversity is observed across multiple databases.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for RbSbO2, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

2.25 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
Uses

Applications

Where RbSbO2 is used.

Solid-state researchMaterials science explorationElectronic property studies
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about RbSbO2, answered from cross-validated data.

What is RbSbO2?

RbSbO2 is a stable, semiconducting ternary oxide composed of rubidium, antimony, and oxygen.

More questions
What is RbSbO2 used for?
RbSbO2 is used in solid-state research, materials science exploration, and electronic property studies.
What is the band gap of RbSbO2?
RbSbO2 has a DFT-computed band gap of 2.25 eV across 5 reported structures.
Is RbSbO2 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 2.25 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is RbSbO2 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — RbSbO2 sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of RbSbO2 are known?
5 structures of RbSbO2 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 1 distinct space group.
What elements does RbSbO2 contain?
RbSbO2 contains O, Rb, and Sb (3 elements).
Where does the data for RbSbO2 come from?
RbSbO2 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a thermodynamically stable semiconducting compound, RbSbO2 represents a distinct point in the chemical space of rubidium-antimony-oxygen systems. While it lacks direct structural analogs in this specific classification, its existence on the convex hull highlights its role as a foundational material for understanding the stability limits of complex ternary oxides.

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

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