Rb4H8Pt2 is an experimental hydride semiconductor compound containing rubidium, hydrogen, and platinum. This material represents research into metal hydride semiconductors, which are of interest for hydrogen storage, catalysis, and novel electronic applications where the interaction between alkali metals, transition metals, and hydrogen offers potential for tunable electronic properties. While not yet established in mainstream industrial production, compounds in this family are being investigated for next-generation energy storage and catalytic systems where the unique bonding environment of metal hydrides could provide advantages over conventional semiconductors.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 2,449.5 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 1,037.5 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 3.299 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.4250 | eV/atom | — |