Sm2Ta3S2O8 is an oxysulfide ceramic compound combining samarium, tantalum, sulfur, and oxygen—a rare-earth transition metal ceramic in the family of complex mixed-anion ceramics. This is a research-phase material with limited commercial deployment; such oxysulfides are primarily investigated for their potential in high-temperature structural applications, ionic conductivity, and photocatalytic properties where conventional oxides fall short. The tantalum and rare-earth content make it notable for corrosion resistance and thermal stability in extreme environments, though processing costs and material maturity currently limit adoption versus well-established alumina or zirconia alternatives.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 7.922 | kg/m³ | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.01420 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -2.991 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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