RbTaO₂N is an oxynitride ceramic compound combining rubidium, tantalum, oxygen, and nitrogen—a class of materials engineered to bridge the properties of oxides and nitrides. This is primarily a research compound under investigation for photocatalytic and semiconductor applications, where the mixed anion chemistry (oxide + nitride) can be tuned to achieve narrow bandgaps and enhanced light absorption compared to purely oxide counterparts. Industrial interest centers on visible-light photocatalysis, water splitting, and environmental remediation, where oxynitrides offer potential advantages over traditional semiconductors for energy conversion under ambient solar spectra.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | DFT · GLLB-SC | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 1.000 | μB | DFT |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.1000 | eV/atom | DFT |
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