Rb8Zn4H16 is a complex hydride ceramic compound combining rubidium, zinc, and hydrogen in a stoichiometric framework. This material belongs to the family of metal hydrides and ionic hydride ceramics, which are primarily investigated in research contexts for energy storage and solid-state hydrogen handling applications. The rubidium-zinc-hydride system represents an emerging class of materials being studied for potential roles in hydrogen storage, battery electrolyte systems, and thermal energy applications where the chemical stability and hydrogen mobility of the lattice can be engineered.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 4.188 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.3160 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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