RbFe₂As₂ is an iron-based superconductor belonging to the 122-family of layered pnictide compounds, characterized by alternating layers of iron-arsenide sheets and alkali-metal spacer layers. This material is primarily of research interest for fundamental studies of unconventional superconductivity and quantum phase transitions rather than current commercial applications; it exhibits superconducting properties at cryogenic temperatures and has been instrumental in understanding the mechanisms of iron-based superconductivity, which differ fundamentally from conventional BCS superconductors. Engineers and materials scientists study this compound family to advance knowledge of high-temperature superconductors and explore potential future applications in power transmission, magnetic levitation, and quantum devices.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 50.08 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 27.25 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00640 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.3390 | eV/atom | — |