Sodium tantalate (NaTaO₃) is a perovskite-structured ceramic semiconductor combining alkaline and refractory metal oxides. This compound is primarily investigated in photocatalysis and energy conversion research, where its band structure makes it suitable for water splitting and pollutant degradation under UV and visible light; it remains largely a research material rather than a commodity, but represents a promising alternative to established photocatalysts like TiO₂ because of its tunable optical properties and potential for tandem photocatalytic systems.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 201.1 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 124.7 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 2.332 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -2.841 | eV/atom | — |