Bi₁Rb₁S₂ is an experimental semiconductor compound combining bismuth, rubidium, and sulfur—a member of the metal chalcogenide family with potential for optoelectronic and photovoltaic applications. This research-phase material is of interest primarily in academic and laboratory settings for exploring novel semiconductor physics and device concepts rather than established commercial applications. Its significance lies in its potential as a light-absorbing layer or charge-transport material in next-generation solar cells or as a platform for studying low-dimensional electronic behavior in mixed-metal sulfides, though practical engineering implementation remains under investigation.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 6,051.3 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 3,813.5 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 1.438 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.9130 | eV/atom | — |