RbAlH is an experimental metal hydride compound composed of rubidium, aluminum, and hydrogen, belonging to the family of complex metal hydrides under active research for hydrogen storage and energy applications. This material is primarily investigated in laboratory and pilot-scale settings rather than established industrial production, with potential relevance to hydrogen economy infrastructure where reversible hydrogen uptake and release are critical. Engineers would consider this compound for advanced energy storage systems where conventional materials fall short, though it remains in the development phase and would require validation for specific engineering applications.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 8.420 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 650.0 | MPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 2.046 | kg/m³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.5851 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.3926 | eV/atom | — |