Ta1S2 is a layered transition metal dichalcogenide semiconductor composed of tantalum and sulfur, belonging to the same materials family as MoS2 and WS2. This compound is primarily of research interest for its potential in nanoelectronics, optoelectronics, and energy storage applications, where its layered structure enables tunable band gap, strong light-matter interactions, and favorable charge transport properties when exfoliated or grown in thin-film forms. Engineers and researchers consider Ta1S2 as an alternative to more established dichalcogenides for next-generation devices where tantalum's atomic characteristics may offer performance advantages in specific electronic or catalytic configurations.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 54.97 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 39.66 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00600 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.130 | eV/atom | — |