Ta₂I₅ is a tantalum iodide compound belonging to the semiconductor family, formed from the combination of tantalum metal and iodine. This material exists primarily in research and experimental contexts, where it is being explored for its semiconducting properties and potential applications in electronic devices and specialty optoelectronic systems. Tantalum iodides are of interest to materials scientists investigating alternative semiconductor platforms and halide-based compounds, though their practical engineering adoption remains limited compared to established semiconductors like silicon or gallium arsenide.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 19.94 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 12.45 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.1129 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.01300 | eV/atom | — |