Rb3AgS is an intermetallic compound composed of rubidium, silver, and sulfur, belonging to the family of mixed-metal chalcogenides. This is a research-stage material rather than an established commercial alloy; compounds in this family are primarily investigated for their ionic conductivity, photovoltaic properties, and potential thermoelectric behavior. The material's combination of alkali metal (rubidium), noble metal (silver), and chalcogen (sulfur) chemistry positions it within solid-state ionics and energy conversion research, where such ternary phases are explored for next-generation battery electrolytes, photocatalysis, and optoelectronic device applications.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 11.60 | GPa | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.2800 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 7.560 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 2.658 | kg/m³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 1.218 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.1374 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.5833 | eV/atom | — |