Rubidium bromide (RbBr) is an ionic halide ceramic compound belonging to the alkali halide family, characterized by a rock salt crystal structure. While not widely used in mainstream engineering applications, RbBr is primarily of research interest for its optical and physical properties in specialized contexts such as infrared optics, scintillation detection systems, and fundamental materials science studies. Its selection over alternative halides depends on specific wavelength transparency requirements and radiation hardness characteristics in niche photonic and nuclear detection applications.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 19.07 | GPa | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 11.74 | GPa | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 4.410 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.864 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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