RbAu5 is an intermetallic compound composed of rubidium and gold, belonging to the family of alkali-metal–noble-metal intermetallics. This material is primarily of research and academic interest rather than established industrial production, studied for its unique electronic and structural properties that arise from the interaction between the electropositive rubidium and the noble metal gold. Potential applications lie in advanced materials research, including catalysis, solid-state physics investigations, and possibly specialized electronic or photonic devices, though practical engineering use remains limited due to synthesis challenges, rubidium's high reactivity, and cost considerations.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 12,609.6 | ksi | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.3600 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 3,865.3 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.4758 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | 10.26 | µV/K | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.2272 | eV/atom | — |