SiTaO₂F is a ceramic compound combining silicon, tantalum, oxygen, and fluorine—a rare quaternary oxide-fluoride system that sits at the intersection of refractory and specialty ceramic chemistry. This is primarily a research-phase material exploring the property space between tantalum oxides (known for high thermal stability and chemical resistance) and fluoride-modified ceramics (which can offer reduced sintering temperatures and modified surface properties). Applications remain largely experimental, with potential interest in high-temperature structural components, optical coatings, or specialized chemical/thermal barriers where the unique combination of tantalum's refractory character and fluorine's chemical modification offers advantages over conventional monolithic oxides or established mixed systems.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | DFT · GLLB-SC | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 2.073e-10 | μB | DFT |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 1.020 | eV/atom | DFT |
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