Lu₆Ta₂O₁₄ is a complex oxide ceramic compound combining lutetium and tantalum in a specific stoichiometric ratio, belonging to the family of rare-earth tantalate ceramics. This material is primarily of research and developmental interest for high-temperature applications and advanced electronic devices, where the combination of rare-earth and refractory metal oxides offers potential benefits in thermal stability, dielectric properties, and chemical durability. It represents an understudied composition within the broader lutetium-tantalum oxide system, with potential applications in specialized ceramics where conventional alternatives (such as single-phase tantalates or simpler rare-earth oxides) prove inadequate.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 3.443 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -3.682 | eV/atom | — |