RbAgS
metal· JVASP-115830· RbAgS
RbAgS is a ternary intermetallic compound combining rubidium, silver, and sulfur, representing an experimental material from the alkali-metal–precious-metal–chalcogen family. This compound remains primarily in academic research rather than mainstream industrial production, with potential applications in solid-state ionic conductors, thermoelectric devices, and photovoltaic absorber layers where the combination of elements offers tunable electronic and thermal properties. Its low density and mixed-valence chemistry make it of interest for energy conversion and storage systems, though limited data on scalability and long-term stability currently restrict wider engineering adoption.
solid-state ionic conductorsthermoelectric materials (research)photovoltaic absorbers (exploratory)battery electrolytes (experimental)quantum materials research
Compliance & Regulations
?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 885 | kg/m³ | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.2730 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 1.280 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.5730 | eV/atom | — |
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Regulatory Screening
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