Rb₂K₁Co₁F₆ is a mixed-metal fluoride compound belonging to the family of elpasolite and perovskite-related semiconductors. This is a research-stage material rather than an established commercial compound; it combines rubidium, potassium, and cobalt fluoride chemistry, making it relevant to solid-state ionics, quantum materials, and photonic device research. Interest in such materials stems from their tunable electronic band gaps, fluoride ion conductivity potential, and role as model systems for understanding metal-fluoride interactions in next-generation solid electrolytes and optical devices.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 46.40 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 25.74 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 1.405 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -2.647 | eV/atom | — |