O14 Sn2 Ta4 is an intermetallic compound combining tin and tantalum in a defined stoichiometric ratio, belonging to the family of refractory metal intermetallics. This material is primarily of research interest rather than established commercial production, investigated for potential applications requiring high-temperature stability and chemical resistance typical of tantalum-based systems. Engineers would consider this compound in specialized aerospace, electronics, or high-temperature catalysis contexts where the combined properties of tantalum's refractory character and tin's alloying effects may provide advantages over conventional superalloys or pure tantalum.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 1.657 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -2.521 | eV/atom | — |