Cl8Ta2 is a tantalum-chlorine compound classified as a semiconductor, likely representing a research or specialized material within the tantalum halide family. Tantalum-based semiconductors are primarily explored in experimental electronics and optoelectronic applications where their electronic band structure and chemical stability are of interest, though they remain far less established than conventional silicon or gallium arsenide semiconductors. Engineers would consider this material for niche applications requiring tantalum's corrosion resistance combined with semiconductor properties, or in fundamental materials research investigating halide-based electronic devices.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 3,276.3 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 1,881.6 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 1.104 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.352 | eV/atom | — |