PdTaO2N is an experimental oxynitride semiconductor combining palladium, tantalum, oxygen, and nitrogen phases. This material belongs to the mixed-anion semiconductor family and is primarily investigated in research settings for photocatalytic and optoelectronic applications where narrow bandgap semiconductors with tunable electronic structure are needed. The incorporation of both oxygen and nitrogen anions allows fine-tuning of electronic properties compared to conventional oxides or nitrides alone, making it a candidate for visible-light-driven photocatalysis, water splitting, and potentially advanced photoelectrochemical devices.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.6000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | -0.0000965 | μB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.4600 | eV/atom | — |