RbSe

RbSe is a stable, semiconducting binary compound formed from rubidium and selenium.

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

About RbSe

RbSe is a binary inorganic compound composed of rubidium and selenium. It is recognized for its semiconducting electronic character and is noted for being thermodynamically stable on the convex hull, indicating a robust structural configuration.

Due to the significant interest in alkali metal chalcogenides, this material has been extensively characterized in structural databases. Its stability and electronic nature make it a subject of ongoing investigation for fundamental materials science and potential solid-state applications.

At a glance

Key Properties

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

Band Gap

0.92 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

On hull (stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

73
3 databases, 15 space groups
Uses

Applications

Where RbSe is used.

Fundamental materials science researchSolid-state physics studiesSemiconductor development
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

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

What is RbSe?

RbSe is a stable, semiconducting binary compound formed from rubidium and selenium.

More questions
What is RbSe used for?
RbSe is used in fundamental materials science research, solid-state physics studies, and semiconductor development.
What is the band gap of RbSe?
RbSe has a DFT-computed band gap of 0.92 eV across 73 reported structures.
Is RbSe a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 0.92 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is RbSe thermodynamically stable?
Yes — RbSe sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of RbSe are known?
73 structures of RbSe are reported across 3 databases, spanning 15 distinct space groups.
What elements does RbSe contain?
RbSe contains Rb and Se (2 elements).
Where does the data for RbSe come from?
RbSe data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a binary compound within the alkali metal chalcogenide family, RbSe represents a stable structural arrangement that serves as a foundational reference point for understanding the electronic behavior of rubidium-based semiconductors.

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

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