Ta₁Sn₁O₃ is a mixed-metal oxide semiconductor compound combining tantalum and tin oxides in a 1:1 ratio. This is primarily a research-phase material studied for its electronic and photocatalytic properties, belonging to the broader family of complex oxides used in advanced semiconductor and functional ceramic applications. Potential industrial interest lies in photocatalysis (water splitting, pollutant degradation), gas sensing, and thin-film electronics, where the dual-metal composition may offer tunable band gap and enhanced catalytic activity compared to single-metal oxide alternatives like TiO₂ or SnO₂.
Compliance & Regulations
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00540 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -2.158 | eV/atom | — |