Lithium tantalate (LiTaO₃) is an engineered ceramic compound combining lithium oxide with tantalum pentoxide, valued for its electro-optic and piezoelectric properties. It is widely used in optical modulators, acoustic wave devices, and telecommunications infrastructure where precise control of light and sound through electrical signals is required. Engineers select LiTaO₃ over alternatives like lithium niobate when high electro-optic coefficients, thermal stability, or specific optical transmission windows are critical to system performance.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | DFT · PBE | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.1000 | μB | DFT |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -2.564 | eV/atom | DFT |
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