Mg₂Ta₄O₁₂ is a mixed-metal oxide ceramic compound combining magnesium and tantalum in a complex oxide structure, classified as a semiconductor material. This compound belongs to the family of tantalate-based ceramics, which are emerging materials of interest for high-temperature and advanced electronic applications. While primarily in the research and development phase rather than widespread industrial production, materials in this family are being investigated for their potential in photocatalysis, dielectric applications, and specialized electronic devices where the combination of refractory stability and semiconducting properties offers advantages over conventional alternatives.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 20,071.6 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 13,203.2 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 3.122 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -3.030 | eV/atom | — |