Ho₂Ta₂O₈ is a rare-earth tantalum oxide ceramic compound combining holmium and tantalum in a mixed-metal oxide structure. This material belongs to the family of complex oxide ceramics and is primarily of research and developmental interest rather than established commercial production. Potential applications target high-temperature structural applications, refractory materials, and advanced ceramics where the combination of rare-earth and transition-metal oxides may provide enhanced thermal stability or specialized electrical properties; however, industrial adoption remains limited and the material is generally considered experimental outside specialized research contexts.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 23,594.5 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 11,044.2 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Band Gap(Eg) | 4.054 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -3.524 | eV/atom | — |