Rb2NbCl6

metal
· Rb2NbCl6

Rb2NbCl6 is an ionic halide compound composed of rubidium and niobium chloride, belonging to the family of metal halide perovskites and related crystal structures. This material is primarily investigated in research contexts for optoelectronic and solid-state applications, as halide compounds containing early transition metals like niobium exhibit potential for photovoltaic devices, scintillators, and radiation detection due to their electronic band structure and crystal stability. Engineers would consider this compound when developing next-generation semiconductor materials or radiation-sensitive devices where the combination of heavy metal atoms and ionic lattice properties offer advantages over conventional alternatives, though it remains largely in the experimental phase without widespread industrial deployment.

experimental optoelectronicsradiation detectionhalide scintillatorssolid-state researchphotovoltaic researchcrystal structure studies

Compliance & Regulations

?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
Units:
siimperial
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Bulk Modulus(K)
9.468
GPa—
Shear Modulus(G)
3.814
GPa—
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Density(ρ)
3.174
kg/m³—
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Band Gap(Eg)
1.649
range 0.000–3.298median of 2 measurements
eV—
Magnetic Moment(μB)
1.000
µB—
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Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull)
0.000
eV/atom—
Formation Energy(ΔHf)
-1.724
eV/atom—
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Regulatory Screening

Environmental

Export Control

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