Rb6HgS4 is a mixed-metal sulfide ceramic compound containing rubidium and mercury, representing a research-phase material in the family of complex metal chalcogenides. This compound belongs to an exploratory class of solid-state materials being investigated for potential applications in ion conductivity, photovoltaic properties, or specialized optical devices, though it remains primarily a laboratory material without established commercial production. Engineers considering this material should recognize it as a development-stage compound rather than an off-the-shelf engineering ceramic; its relevance is limited to research programs in solid-state chemistry, materials physics, or niche high-tech applications where the specific combination of rubidium and mercury sulfide phases offers theoretical advantages over conventional alternatives.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 3.771 | kg/m³ | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 1.480 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.080 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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