GeTaO₂N is an experimental oxynitride semiconductor compound combining germanium, tantalum, oxygen, and nitrogen. This material belongs to the family of transition metal oxynitrides, which are of significant research interest for visible-light photocatalysis and optoelectronic applications due to their tunable bandgap and enhanced light absorption compared to conventional oxides. While not yet in widespread commercial production, oxynitride semiconductors like this are being investigated as alternatives to titanium dioxide and other wide-bandgap materials for environmental remediation, water splitting, and next-generation photovoltaic devices.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 1.800 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | -0.000146 | μB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.2400 | eV/atom | — |