Rb2YCuI6 is an experimental ternary halide compound composed of rubidium, yttrium, copper, and iodine. This material belongs to the family of metal halides under active research for optoelectronic and photovoltaic applications, where the combination of rare earth (yttrium) and transition metal (copper) elements in an iodide framework offers potential for tunable electronic properties. While not yet in mainstream industrial production, halide perovskites and related ternary metal iodides are investigated as alternatives to lead-based perovskites for next-generation solar cells, scintillators, and radiation detection due to their potential for improved stability and lower toxicity.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.1622 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 2.064 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.07150 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.190 | eV/atom | — |