“…The ionic conductivity of Rb 4 Cu 16 I 7 Cl 13 is reported to reach the highest value at room temperature, among all known solid state electrolytes. [26,27] In space technological area, copper-based solid electrolytes may be used in the form of ion emitter arrays for the field emission electric propulsion, owing to the low operating temperature, long lifetime, small energy spread and small size of the ion source. In this work, Rb 4 Cu 16 I 6.5 Cl 13.5 solid electrolyte powders were prepared by ball milling and followed by deposition of Rb 4 Cu 16 I 6.5 Cl 13.5 film by thermal evaporation dipping method to cover a tip emitter.…”