RbV3O8

RbV3O8 is a stable, semiconducting ternary oxide composed of rubidium, vanadium, and oxygen.

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Crystal structure of RbV3O8
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About RbV3O8

RbV3O8 is a thermodynamically stable oxide compound containing rubidium and vanadium. As a semiconducting material, it exhibits electronic properties that make it a subject of interest for researchers investigating complex ternary oxide systems. Its position on the convex hull indicates high structural stability under standard conditions. The compound has been characterized across multiple structural databases, reflecting its significance in solid-state chemistry research. It serves as a model system for understanding the interplay between alkali metal cations and vanadium-oxygen frameworks, which are essential for developing functional electronic and electrochemical materials.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for RbV3O8, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

2.07 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, 1 space group
Uses

Applications

Where RbV3O8 is used.

Solid-state chemistry researchElectronic materials developmentElectrochemical studies
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about RbV3O8, answered from cross-validated data.

What is RbV3O8?

RbV3O8 is a stable, semiconducting ternary oxide composed of rubidium, vanadium, and oxygen.

More questions
What is RbV3O8 used for?
RbV3O8 is used in solid-state chemistry research, electronic materials development, and electrochemical studies.
What is the band gap of RbV3O8?
RbV3O8 has a DFT-computed band gap of 2.07 eV across 6 reported structures.
Is RbV3O8 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 2.07 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is RbV3O8 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — RbV3O8 sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of RbV3O8 are known?
6 structures of RbV3O8 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 1 distinct space group.
What elements does RbV3O8 contain?
RbV3O8 contains O, Rb, and V (3 elements).
Where does the data for RbV3O8 come from?
RbV3O8 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a distinct ternary oxide, RbV3O8 represents a specific structural arrangement within the broader family of rubidium vanadates. It occupies a unique niche in materials research, providing a stable platform for exploring how the inclusion of rubidium ions influences the semiconducting behavior of the vanadium oxide lattice compared to simpler binary vanadium oxides.

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

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