MgTaO2N is an oxynitride semiconductor compound combining magnesium, tantalum, oxygen, and nitrogen. It is a research-phase material being investigated for photocatalytic and optoelectronic applications, particularly because oxynitride semiconductors can tune their bandgap to absorb visible light, making them candidates for solar energy conversion and environmental remediation where traditional oxides fall short. This material family is notable for potentially enabling more efficient photocatalysts and photoelectrochemical devices compared to conventional oxide semiconductors, though it remains primarily in academic development rather than established industrial production.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 2.100 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | -0.0000637 | μB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.1800 | eV/atom | — |