Rb1 Au1 S2 O8
semiconductor· Rb1 Au1 S2 O8
RbAuS₂O₈ is an experimental mixed-metal sulfate semiconductor containing rubidium, gold, and sulfate groups, representing a rare compound in the family of precious-metal chalcogenides and mixed-valence oxysulfides. This material falls within research-stage compounds being explored for solid-state ionics, photocatalysis, and optoelectronic applications where the combination of a mobile alkali metal (Rb), a noble metal (Au), and sulfate ligands may enable novel charge-transport or light-absorption properties. Current applications are primarily confined to academic materials discovery rather than established industrial production.
photocatalytic materials (research)solid-state electrolytes (experimental)optoelectronic devices (early-stage)ionic conductorsnoble-metal composites (lab-scale)
Compliance & Regulations
?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Bulk Modulus(K) | — | ksi | — | — | |
Shear Modulus(G) | — | ksi | — | — |
Verified Unverified Low confidence (<80%) Link to source
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Band Gap(Eg) | — | eV | — | — |
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Formation Energy(ΔHf) | — | eV/atom | — | — |
Verified Unverified Low confidence (<80%) Link to source
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