Ta₂Pt₄ is an intermetallic compound combining tantalum and platinum in a fixed stoichiometric ratio, belonging to the class of high-melting-point transition metal intermetallics. This material is primarily of research and specialized industrial interest due to its potential for high-temperature structural applications and its unique electronic properties bridging metallic and semiconducting behavior. Ta₂Pt₄ and related tantalum-platinum phases are investigated for applications requiring extreme thermal stability, corrosion resistance, and functional properties in demanding aerospace, catalysis, and materials research contexts.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000800 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.7580 | eV/atom | — |