Rb4Be4H12 is an experimental metal hydride compound containing rubidium, beryllium, and hydrogen, representing a class of materials under investigation for hydrogen storage and advanced energy applications. This compound belongs to the family of complex metal hydrides, which are primarily of research interest rather than established industrial materials, as they offer potential for high hydrogen density and reversible hydrogen release under controlled conditions. The material exemplifies the ongoing search for improved hydrogen storage media to support future hydrogen-based energy systems, though practical deployment remains limited pending advances in thermal management, cycling stability, and cost reduction.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 13.08 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 5.347 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 3.140 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.2110 | eV/atom | — |