Rb1Au5 is an intermetallic compound combining rubidium and gold in a 1:5 stoichiometric ratio, classified as a semiconductor material. This is a research-phase compound studied primarily for its electronic and structural properties rather than established industrial production. The material represents exploration within the broader family of alkali metal-gold intermetallics, which are investigated for potential applications in advanced electronics, quantum materials research, and novel semiconductor devices where unique band structure or catalytic properties may be leveraged.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 86.94 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 26.65 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.01830 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.2270 | eV/atom | — |