Sm₂Ta₂Cl₂O₇ is an oxychloride compound combining samarium (rare earth), tantalum (refractory metal), and halide chemistry—a materials class of emerging interest in solid-state and inorganic chemistry. This compound remains primarily in the research phase, studied as a potential candidate for solid electrolytes, optical materials, or catalytic applications within the broader family of mixed-anion lanthanide compounds. Its combination of rare earth and high-valence transition metal chemistry makes it potentially relevant for advanced ceramics and energy storage device development, though industrial applications are not yet established.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 3.213 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -3.197 | eV/atom | — |