Rb2TaCuS4

metal
· JVASP-10880· Rb2TaCuS4

Rb2TaCuS4 is a mixed-metal sulfide compound containing rubidium, tantalum, and copper, representing an experimental quaternary chalcogenide material rather than a conventional alloy or engineering metal. This class of materials is primarily investigated in solid-state chemistry and materials research for potential applications in photocatalysis, ion conductivity, and semiconductor technologies, where the combination of transition metals (tantalum, copper) with alkali metals (rubidium) in a sulfide lattice can produce unique electronic and ionic properties. Engineers would consider such materials only in advanced research contexts where novel functional properties—rather than conventional mechanical strength—are the design driver.

experimental semiconductorsphotocatalytic materials researchsolid-state ion conductorschalcogenide compound developmentmaterials science research

Compliance & Regulations

?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
PropertyValueUnitConditionsSource
Density(ρ)
0.1465
lb/in³
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PropertyValueUnitConditionsSource
Band Gap(Eg)
2.398
eV
Magnetic Moment(μB)
0.000
µB
Seebeck Coefficient(S)
-324.6
µV/K
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PropertyValueUnitConditionsSource
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull)
0.000
eV/atom
Formation Energy(ΔHf)
-1.210
eV/atom
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Regulatory Screening

Environmental

Export Control

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