Mg8Ta4O18 is a complex mixed-oxide ceramic composed of magnesium and tantalum oxides, representing a compound from the family of refractory and electronic ceramics. This material belongs to the broader class of multicomponent oxides that exhibit high thermal stability and potential dielectric properties, though it remains largely in the research and development phase rather than established commercial production. Engineers would consider this material primarily for high-temperature applications, advanced electronic devices, or specialized refractory components where the combined properties of magnesium and tantalum oxides—including chemical inertness and thermal resistance—provide advantages over single-phase alternatives.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 22,635.6 | ksi | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 12,017.8 | ksi | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 4.264 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -3.090 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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