Rb4Ge3B6O17

ceramic

· Rb4Ge3B6O17

Rb4Ge3B6O17 is a mixed-metal borate ceramic compound containing rubidium, germanium, and boron oxides, synthesized primarily for research and specialized optical applications. This material belongs to the family of complex borogermanate ceramics, which are investigated for potential use in nonlinear optics, photonic devices, and radiation detection systems where the combination of heavy metal cations (Rb, Ge) and borate glass-former networks offers unique optical and structural properties. Development of such compounds is driven by the need for materials with tailored refractive indices, transparency windows, and chemical stability in demanding photonic and sensing environments.

Nonlinear optical devicesPhotonic materials researchRadiation detectionSpecialty glass/ceramic opticsExperimental functional ceramics

Compliance & Regulations

?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65

Units:

si imperial

Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Band Gap(Eg)	5.420	eV	—

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Regulatory Screening

Environmental

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Rb4Ge3B6O17

Electrical Properties

Regulatory Screening

Environmental