H₄O₁₂Ta₄ is a hydrated tantalum oxide compound that belongs to the ceramic/oxide semiconductor family, specifically a polyoxometalate or mixed-valence tantalum hydroxide system. This material is primarily of research and developmental interest rather than established production use, with potential applications in advanced ceramics, catalysis, and electrochemistry where tantalum's chemical stability and electronic properties are leveraged. Compared to conventional tantalum pentoxide (Ta₂O₅), the hydrated form may offer different surface chemistry, porosity, and ion-transport characteristics that could be valuable in specialized electrochemical devices or photocatalytic systems.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 2.814 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -2.322 | eV/atom | — |