F8 Rb2 Au2 is an experimental intermetallic compound combining rubidium and gold in a defined stoichiometric ratio, classified as a semiconductor material. This compound falls within the broader family of noble-metal intermetallics and represents a research-phase material rather than an established industrial standard. Interest in rubidium-gold systems stems from potential applications in thermoelectric devices, quantum materials research, and specialized electronic applications where the unique electronic band structure of gold-alkali metal phases may offer advantages over conventional semiconductors.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 3,730.7 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 1,185.4 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 2.496 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.875 | eV/atom | — |