RbB6H6 is a borohydride ceramic compound combining rubidium, boron, and hydrogen—part of the metal borohydride family that has attracted recent research interest for energy storage and advanced material applications. This material remains largely in the experimental/research phase, with potential applications in hydrogen storage systems, solid-state battery electrolytes, and high-energy-density materials where its lightweight composition and chemical stability could offer advantages over conventional ceramics. Engineers would consider this material for next-generation energy systems rather than conventional structural applications, though its practical engineering use is currently limited pending further development and scalability.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.06055 | lb/in³ | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 5.511 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Thermoelectric Power Factor(PF)2 entries | 0.00100 | W/(m·K²) | DFT · OptB88vdW · n-type · 1e20 cm⁻³ · 327°C | ||
| ↳ | 0.000192 | W/(m·K²) | DFT · OptB88vdW · p-type · 1e20 cm⁻³ · 327°C | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S)2 entries | -158.4 | μV/K | DFT · OptB88vdW · n-type · 1e20 cm⁻³ · 327°C | ||
| ↳ | 571.1 | μV/K | DFT · OptB88vdW · p-type · 1e20 cm⁻³ · 327°C |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.3817 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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