Rb₄Mo₆O₂₀ is a mixed-valence molybdenum oxide semiconductor compound containing rubidium, belonging to the family of polyoxometalates and transition metal oxides. This material is primarily investigated in research contexts for its potential in electronic and photocatalytic applications, leveraging the electrochemical activity of molybdenum oxide frameworks and the structural role of alkali metal cations. Engineers and researchers consider molybdenum oxide semiconductors for energy conversion, catalysis, and sensing applications where tunable electronic properties and layered structural chemistry offer advantages over simpler binary oxides.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 3,917.6 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 1,692.2 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 3.349 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -2.237 | eV/atom | — |