Ta0.67Zr1.33O0.42N2.61 is an experimental tantalum-zirconium oxynitride compound belonging to the refractory ceramic family. This material is primarily a research-phase compound designed to combine the high-temperature stability and chemical inertness of tantalum with zirconium's strength and thermal properties, modified by nitrogen and oxygen doping to engineer electronic and mechanical characteristics. Such oxynitride ceramics are investigated for demanding applications requiring exceptional hardness, corrosion resistance, and thermal stability at elevated temperatures where conventional metals and standard ceramics fall short.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 1.930 | eV | — |