Rb2YAuI6

metal
· JVASP-109476· Rb2YAuI6

Rb2YAuI6 is an inorganic halide compound containing rubidium, yttrium, gold, and iodine, belonging to the metal halide family of materials. This is primarily a research-phase compound investigated for its potential in optoelectronic and photonic applications, particularly in areas such as scintillation detection, radiation sensing, and solid-state photon conversion due to the presence of heavy elements (gold, iodine) that enhance interaction with high-energy radiation. The material's notable characteristic is the combination of alkali metal (rubidium), rare-earth (yttrium), and noble metal (gold) constituents, which creates unique crystal properties not easily replicated by conventional semiconductor or ceramic alternatives.

radiation detectionscintillation materials (experimental)photonic researchhigh-energy physics instrumentationsolid-state photon converters (early-stage)materials science research

Compliance & Regulations

?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
Units:
siimperial
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Density(ρ)
0.1704
lb/in³—
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Band Gap(Eg)
1.155
eV—
Magnetic Moment(μB)
0.000
µB—
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Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull)
0.09180
eV/atom—
Formation Energy(ΔHf)
-1.149
eV/atom—
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Regulatory Screening

Environmental

Export Control

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