RbCl

ceramic
· RbCl

Rubidium chloride (RbCl) is an ionic halide ceramic compound belonging to the alkali halide family, characterized by a simple rock-salt crystal structure. It is primarily used in specialized optical, scientific, and electrochemical applications where its transparency to infrared radiation and ionic conductivity are advantageous. RbCl is notable for applications requiring high-temperature stability and chemical inertness, though it is less common in mainstream engineering than other alkali halides like NaCl or KCl due to rubidium's scarcity and cost; the material finds use mainly in research, infrared optics, and niche industrial processes.

infrared optics and windowsscintillation detectorshigh-temperature electrochemical cellslaboratory and research applicationsionic conductivity sensorsspecialty refractory ceramics

Compliance & Regulations

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Bulk Modulus(K)3 entries
Pa
Pa
Pa
Elastic Compliance Tensor(Sij)
Matrix (redacted)
1/GPa
Elastic Anisotropy(AU)
-
Elastic Stiffness Tensor(Cij)
Matrix (redacted)
Pa
Poisson's Ratio(ν)2 entries
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-
Shear Modulus(G)3 entries
Pa
Pa
Pa
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Density(ρ)
kg/m³
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Band Gap(Eg)2 entries
eV
eV
Dielectric Constant (Relative Permittivity)(εr)3 entries
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median of 4 measurements
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Electronic Dielectric Tensor(ε∞)
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Total Dielectric Tensor(ε)
Matrix (redacted)
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Magnetic Moment(μB)
µB
Piezoelectric Modulus(eij)
C/m²
Seebeck Coefficient(S)
µV/K
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Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull)
eV/atom
Formation Energy(ΔHf)2 entries
eV/atom
eV/atom
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Regulatory Screening

Environmental

RoHS, REACH, and Prop 65 statuses are validated against official substance lists (ECHA SVHC Candidate List, OEHHA Prop 65, RoHS Annex II). Other regulations are estimated from composition and material classification. All screening is a starting point for due diligence — always verify with your supplier before making compliance decisions.