Rb2Ag2GeS4

metal
· JVASP-26744· Rb2Ag2GeS4

Rb2Ag2GeS4 is a quaternary chalcogenide compound combining rubidium, silver, germanium, and sulfur—a mixed-metal sulfide belonging to the family of complex semiconducting compounds rather than conventional metallics. This material exists primarily in research and development contexts, where it is investigated for potential applications in nonlinear optical devices, photovoltaic systems, and solid-state ionics due to the ion-conducting and optical properties characteristic of mixed-cation sulfide frameworks. Engineers and researchers evaluate such compounds when conventional semiconductors or optical materials cannot meet requirements for specific bandgap engineering, chemical stability in corrosive environments, or ion-transport phenomena.

nonlinear optical devicesphotovoltaic researchsolid-state ionicssemiconductor applicationsexperimental/research materialmixed-cation chalcogenide compounds

Compliance & Regulations

?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
Units:
siimperial
PropertyValueUnitConditionsSource
Bulk Modulus(K)
24.26
GPa—
Poisson's Ratio(ν)
0.3000
-—
Shear Modulus(G)
11.07
GPa—
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Density(ρ)
4.123
kg/m³—
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Band Gap(Eg)
1.878
eV—
Seebeck Coefficient(S)
-180.1
µV/K—
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Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull)
0.000
eV/atom—
Formation Energy(ΔHf)
-0.7532
eV/atom—
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Regulatory Screening

Environmental

Export Control

RoHS, REACH, and Prop 65 statuses are validated against official substance lists (ECHA SVHC Candidate List, OEHHA Prop 65, RoHS Annex II). Other regulations are estimated from composition and material classification. All screening is a starting point for due diligence — always verify with your supplier before making compliance decisions.