Nd4 Ta4 O16
semiconductor· Nd4 Ta4 O16
Nd₄Ta₄O₁₆ is a mixed-metal oxide ceramic compound containing neodymium and tantalum, belonging to the rare-earth tantalate family of materials. This is primarily a research-phase compound studied for its potential as a high-temperature ceramic, dielectric, or photocatalytic material, with interest driven by the combination of rare-earth and refractory metal oxides that can offer thermal stability and electronic functionality. Applications remain largely experimental, but the material family is relevant to aerospace thermal barriers, advanced electronics, and environmental remediation where rare-earth tantalates show promise over conventional alumina or zirconia alternatives.
high-temperature ceramics (research)dielectric materials (experimental)photocatalysis (development phase)rare-earth oxide compoundsthermal barrier coatings (potential)advanced semiconductor research
Compliance & Regulations
?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | — | eV | — | — |
Verified Unverified Low confidence (<80%) Link to source
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | — | eV/atom | — | — |
Verified Unverified Low confidence (<80%) Link to source
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