Sc₂Ta₂O₈ is a mixed-metal oxide ceramic compound combining scandium and tantalum oxides, belonging to the family of complex oxide ceramics used in high-performance structural and functional applications. This material is primarily of research and specialized industrial interest, valued for its potential in high-temperature applications and advanced ceramic systems where thermal stability and mechanical performance are critical. The tantalum-scandium oxide system is explored for refractory coatings, thermal barrier systems, and specialized electronic ceramics where conventional oxides may be inadequate.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 26,591.8 | ksi | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 11,438.7 | ksi | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 4.069 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -3.432 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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