RbTlF3

RbTlF3 is a thermodynamically stable semiconducting fluoride compound characterized by its diverse structural configurations.

FRbTl
Crystal structure of RbTlF3 (cubic, Fm-3m (No. 225))
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About RbTlF3

RbTlF3 is a distinct fluoride compound that occupies a stable position on the thermodynamic convex hull. As a semiconducting material, it exhibits electronic properties that differentiate it from typical insulating fluoride salts, making it a subject of interest for fundamental solid-state research.

With multiple reported structures across various databases, this compound demonstrates significant structural versatility. Its stable nature and electronic profile suggest potential for specialized applications where precise control over semiconducting behavior is required.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for RbTlF3, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

2.06 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

On hull (stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

12
3 databases, 4 space groups
Crystallography

Reported Structures

Lowest-energy structures reported for RbTlF3, ranked by energy above hull.

Space GroupCrystal SystemBand Gap (eV)E above hull (eV/atom)E/atom (eV)Density (g/cm³)
Fm-3m (No. 225)cubic2.060.0000-4.2975.44
Pbam (No. 55)orthorhombic0.000.0418-4.2555.58
Amm2 (No. 38)orthorhombic0.000.0526-4.2445.38
Cm (No. 8)monoclinic0.000.0529-4.2445.38
Cm (No. 8)
Fm-3m (No. 225)
Fm-3m (No. 225)Cubic5.13
Fm-3m (No. 225)Cubic5.38
Fm-3m (No. 225)Cubic5.36
Cm (No. 8)Monoclinic5.69
Cm (No. 8)Monoclinic5.38
Amm2 (No. 38)Orthorhombic5.65
Uses

Applications

Where RbTlF3 is used.

Solid-state researchMaterials science explorationSemiconductor development
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about RbTlF3, answered from cross-validated data.

What is RbTlF3?

RbTlF3 is a thermodynamically stable semiconducting fluoride compound characterized by its diverse structural configurations.

More questions
What is RbTlF3 used for?
RbTlF3 is used in solid-state research, materials science exploration, and semiconductor development.
What is the band gap of RbTlF3?
RbTlF3 has a DFT-computed band gap of 2.06 eV across 12 reported structures.
Is RbTlF3 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 2.06 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is RbTlF3 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — RbTlF3 sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
What is the crystal structure of RbTlF3?
The lowest-energy reported polymorph of RbTlF3 is cubic symmetry, space group Fm-3m (No. 225).
What is the density of RbTlF3?
The computed density of the ground-state structure of RbTlF3 is 5.44 g/cm³.
How many polymorphs of RbTlF3 are known?
12 structures of RbTlF3 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 4 distinct space groups.
What elements does RbTlF3 contain?
RbTlF3 contains F, Rb, and Tl (3 elements).
Where does the data for RbTlF3 come from?
RbTlF3 data is cross-referenced from materials_project, jarvis, mpaloe.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a unique fluoride compound, RbTlF3 serves as a foundational example of semiconducting behavior within its chemical space, providing a stable reference point for exploring the electronic properties of ternary fluoride systems.

Data sources & attribution
  • materials_project — Data from the Materials Project. Cite: Jain et al., APL Materials 1, 011002 (2013).
  • jarvis — Data from JARVIS (NIST). Cite: Choudhary et al., npj Comp. Mater. 6, 173 (2020).
  • mpaloe — Data from mpaloe.

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