RbCu₂C is an intermetallic compound containing rubidium, copper, and carbon, classified as a semiconductor material. This is a research-stage compound rather than a commercial product; materials in this composition family are primarily studied for their electronic properties and potential applications in solid-state devices where the combination of alkali metal, transition metal, and carbon offers unique electronic band structure characteristics. Interest in such compounds stems from their potential use in advanced electronics, energy storage systems, and thermoelectric applications, though practical engineering applications remain limited to laboratory investigation.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 6,468.7 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 3,945 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 2.029 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.1970 | eV/atom | — |