PbTaO₂S is a lead tantalum oxysulfide ceramic compound that combines metallic lead, the refractory element tantalum, and mixed oxygen-sulfur anion chemistry. This is a research-phase material studied for its potential in photocatalytic and optoelectronic applications, where the mixed anionic structure may enable tunable electronic properties and visible-light response. While not yet widely commercialized, materials in this tantalum oxysulfide family are of interest as alternatives to conventional titanium dioxide photocatalysts and as absorbers for solar energy conversion, though engineering adoption remains limited pending further property optimization and scalability demonstration.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | DFT · GLLB-SC | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.03490 | μB | DFT |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.3800 | eV/atom | DFT |
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