Rb3Hg1 is an intermetallic compound composed of rubidium and mercury, belonging to the class of alkali metal–mercury semiconductors. This material is primarily of research and experimental interest rather than established industrial use, studied for its electronic and structural properties as part of fundamental investigations into intermetallic phases and their potential in advanced material systems. The compound represents an emerging area of materials science focused on unconventional semiconductor candidates, though practical applications remain limited due to mercury's environmental and health concerns and the material's likely chemical reactivity.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 4.767 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 2.860 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00790 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.08900 | eV/atom | — |