Rb4 Cu1 Si2 O7
semiconductor· Rb4 Cu1 Si2 O7
Rb₄Cu₁Si₂O₇ is a mixed-metal oxide semiconductor compound combining rubidium, copper, and silicon in an oxygen-containing framework. This is a research-phase material rather than an established commercial product; it belongs to the broader family of copper silicates and alkali-metal oxides of interest for photocatalytic and electronic applications. The material's notable attributes stem from its layered or framework structure and the presence of copper active sites, which researchers are investigating for light-driven catalysis, sensing, and solid-state electronic devices where the synergy between rubidium doping and copper-silicon redox activity may offer advantages over conventional binary oxides.
photocatalytic water splittingenvironmental remediation catalystsoptical sensorssolid-state electronics researchthin-film coatings (experimental)battery or ionic conductor research
Compliance & Regulations
?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | — | eV | — | — |
Verified Unverified Low confidence (<80%) Link to source
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | — | eV/atom | — | — |
Verified Unverified Low confidence (<80%) Link to source
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