Nd₂Ta₆O₁₈ is a ceramic compound belonging to the rare-earth tantalate family, combining neodymium oxide with tantalum pentoxide in a stable polycrystalline form. This material is primarily investigated in research contexts for high-temperature applications and photocatalytic systems, with potential utility in thermal barrier coatings, optical devices, and advanced ceramic composites where chemical stability and thermal resistance are critical. Its tantalate backbone provides inherent refractoriness, while the neodymium dopant can introduce luminescent or catalytic functionality, making it an alternative to more common oxide ceramics when specialized thermal or functional properties are required.
Compliance & Regulations
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 3.366 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -3.246 | eV/atom | — |