As₄Ta₅ is an intermetallic compound combining arsenic and tantalum, representing a rare earth or refractory metal system likely explored for specialized semiconductor or high-temperature applications. This material appears to be primarily a research or emerging compound rather than a widely commercialized engineering material; its development is driven by potential applications requiring tantalum's refractory properties combined with arsenic's semiconducting characteristics. Engineers would consider this material only in advanced research contexts or niche high-temperature electronics where conventional semiconductors or refractory metals prove insufficient.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000800 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.4810 | eV/atom | — |