Rb3Ca1 is an intermetallic compound composed of rubidium and calcium in a 3:1 stoichiometric ratio, belonging to the alkali-alkaline earth metal compound family. This material is primarily of research interest rather than established industrial production, investigated for potential applications in thermoelectric devices, energy storage systems, and exotic conductor research where alkali-metal chemistry offers unique electronic properties. Its notable characteristics stem from the combination of low-density alkali and alkaline-earth metals, which could enable lightweight functional materials, though practical engineering applications remain limited by challenges in synthesis, stability, and scalability.
Compliance & Regulations
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00350 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.1470 | eV/atom | — |