RbAlH₄ is a complex metal hydride compound combining rubidium, aluminum, and hydrogen, belonging to the family of alkali metal aluminum hydrides. This material is primarily investigated in research and development contexts for hydrogen storage applications, where its high hydrogen content by weight makes it a candidate for next-generation energy storage systems. Notable compared to conventional hydrides, RbAlH₄ exhibits significant potential in portable power and mobile energy applications, though it remains largely in the experimental phase with ongoing studies focused on practical synthesis, thermal stability, and hydrogen release kinetics.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 24.48 | GPa | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.2200 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 18.35 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 2.778 | 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) | 0.2823 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.04870 | eV/atom | — |