Sb₄Ta₂ is an intermetallic compound combining antimony and tantalum, belonging to the semiconductor materials family with potential applications in electronic and thermoelectric devices. This compound is primarily of research interest, as intermetallics in the Sb-Ta system are investigated for their electrical and thermal transport properties in exploratory applications rather than widespread industrial production. Engineers would consider this material for advanced semiconductor or thermoelectric applications where the specific phase stability and electronic properties of antimony-tantalum compounds offer advantages over more conventional alternatives.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 101.8 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 73.09 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.01080 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.1080 | eV/atom | — |