Ca₂Ta₈O₂₂ is a complex oxide ceramic compound belonging to the tantalate family, characterized by a mixed-valence structure combining calcium and tantalum oxides. This material is primarily of research and development interest rather than an established commercial product, with potential applications in advanced ceramics where high-temperature stability, electrical properties, and chemical inertness are valued. The tantalate oxide family is explored for semiconducting and ionic-conducting applications in specialized electronic and energy storage devices, where researchers investigate this composition's phase stability and functional properties relative to simpler tantalate systems.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 176.9 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 66.73 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Band Gap(Eg) | 3.618 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -3.163 | eV/atom | — |