RbWO3

RbWO3 is a stable semiconducting material composed of rubidium, tungsten, and oxygen that is frequently studied for its structural diversity.

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Crystal structure of RbWO3 (cubic, Pm-3m (No. 221))
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About RbWO3

RbWO3 is a semiconducting inorganic compound composed of rubidium, tungsten, and oxygen. As a thermodynamically stable phase residing on the convex hull, it represents a robust configuration of these elements, making it a subject of interest for fundamental solid-state studies.

With numerous reported structures across multiple databases, this material provides a rich landscape for investigating the relationship between its atomic arrangement and electronic behavior. Its stability suggests potential for integration into specialized electronic or catalytic applications where consistent material performance is required.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for RbWO3, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

1.41 eV
Range across DFT structures · ground state: metal

Energy Above Hull

0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

Stable
3 DFT sources

Structures

14
3 databases, 1 space group
Validation

Cross-Source DFT Agreement

How well independent DFT databases agree on the thermodynamics of RbWO3. Tight agreement means computed properties can be trusted without re-running calculations.

Agreement Score

0.39 / 1.00
Trust tier: low

Hull Spread

0.153 eV
EAH spread across sources

Sources Compared

3
jarvis, materials_project, oqmd

Space Group Consensus

All match
Crystallography

Reported Structures

Lowest-energy structures reported for RbWO3, ranked by energy above hull.

Space GroupCrystal SystemBand Gap (eV)E above hull (eV/atom)E/atom (eV)Density (g/cm³)
Pm-3m (No. 221)cubic0.000.0000-2.371—
Pm-3m (No. 221)cubic0.000.0631-2.308—
——0.000.1146-2.262—
——0.000.1147-2.262—
——0.000.1150-2.262—
——0.000.1175-2.259—
Pm-3m (No. 221)cubic0.000.1532-7.7977.88
——0.000.1581-2.219—
——0.000.2382-2.138—
——1.410.4763-1.900—
——0.001.8482-0.528—
——0.003.93021.554—
Uses

Applications

Where RbWO3 is used.

Solid-state researchElectronic materials developmentCatalysis studies
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about RbWO3, answered from cross-validated data.

What is RbWO3?

RbWO3 is a stable semiconducting material composed of rubidium, tungsten, and oxygen that is frequently studied for its structural diversity.

More questions
What is RbWO3 used for?
RbWO3 is used in solid-state research, electronic materials development, and catalysis studies.
What is the band gap of RbWO3?
RbWO3 has a DFT-computed band gap of 1.41 eV across 14 reported structures. Standard DFT underestimates band gaps, so the measured gap is typically larger.
Is RbWO3 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
DFT predicts a band gap of up to 1.41 eV (a semiconductor). Measured gaps are typically larger.
Is RbWO3 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — RbWO3 sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. stable.
What is the crystal structure of RbWO3?
The reference structure of RbWO3 is cubic symmetry, space group Pm-3m (No. 221).
How many polymorphs of RbWO3 are known?
14 structures of RbWO3 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 1 distinct space group.
What elements does RbWO3 contain?
RbWO3 contains O, Rb, and W (3 elements).
Where does the data for RbWO3 come from?
RbWO3 data is cross-referenced from jarvis, oqmd, materials_project, mpaloe.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a distinct member of the rubidium-tungsten-oxide system, RbWO3 occupies a stable position that distinguishes it from more transient or metastable phases. It serves as a reliable reference point for understanding how alkali metal incorporation modifies the electronic properties of tungsten-based frameworks.

Data sources & attribution
  • jarvis — Data from JARVIS (jarvis.nist.gov), NIST. Cite: Choudhary et al., npj Comp. Mater. 6, 173 (2020). (LicenseRef-US-Gov-PD)
  • oqmd — Data from the OQMD (oqmd.org). Cite: Saal et al., JOM 65, 1501 (2013); Kirklin et al., npj Comp. Mater. 1, 15010 (2015). (CC-BY-4.0)
  • materials_project — Data from the Materials Project (materialsproject.org). Cite: Jain et al., APL Materials 1, 011002 (2013). (CC-BY-4.0)
  • mpaloe — Data from MP-ALOE. Cite: Kuner et al., npj Comput. Mater. (2025), doi:10.1038/s41524-025-01834-9.

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