B2 Ta₂ is a tantalum-based intermetallic compound with an ordered B2 crystal structure, classified as a semiconductor material. This compound represents a research-phase material within the tantalum intermetallic family, investigated for high-temperature structural and electronic applications where the combination of tantalum's refractory properties and ordered crystalline phases offers potential advantages over conventional alloys. The B2 ordered structure provides enhanced mechanical stability and electronic properties compared to disordered tantalum phases, making it of interest in materials science research focused on next-generation high-temperature semiconductors and advanced alloy development.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 286.5 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 207.4 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00220 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.7650 | eV/atom | — |