CuTaON₂ is an experimental mixed-metal oxynitride ceramic compound combining copper, tantalum, oxygen, and nitrogen phases. This material belongs to the broader family of transition metal oxynitrides, which are of significant research interest for their tunable electronic and optical properties that can bridge characteristics of traditional oxides and nitrides. While not yet established in high-volume industrial production, materials in this class show promise in photocatalysis, thin-film semiconductors, and energy conversion applications where the dual anion system (O²⁻ and N³⁻) enables band gap engineering and enhanced functional performance compared to single-anion ceramics.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | -0.5606 | μB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.6400 | eV/atom | — |