Lithium tantalum silicate (LiTaSiO₅) is an inorganic ceramic compound combining rare-earth and refractory elements, primarily explored in research and advanced applications requiring high chemical stability and thermal performance. This material belongs to the family of lithium-based oxides and represents an experimental ceramic rather than a widely commercialized engineering material; it is of particular interest in photonic, optical, and electro-optic device research where its crystal structure and dielectric properties may offer advantages in specific frequency or thermal regimes. Engineers would consider LiTaSiO₅ when conventional ceramics or glasses cannot meet stringent requirements for optical transmission, thermal shock resistance, or chemical inertness in demanding environments.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.1823 | lb/in³ | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 3.893 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -2.928 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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