KRb is an intermetallic compound composed of potassium and rubidium, classified as a ceramic material. This is a research-phase compound primarily of interest in solid-state physics and materials science rather than established commercial engineering applications. The material family represents alkali metal intermetallics, which are studied for their unusual electronic properties, low density, and potential applications in specialized thermal or photonic systems, though practical deployment remains limited due to handling challenges and reactivity concerns inherent to alkali metal compounds.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 1.355 | kg/m³ | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.00290 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.02121 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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