Ta₂Pt₆ is an intermetallic compound combining tantalum and platinum in a 1:3 atomic ratio, classified as a semiconductor with potential for specialized electronic and thermal applications. This material belongs to the refractory metal intermetallics family and is primarily of research interest rather than established industrial production, with applications being explored in high-temperature electronics, catalysis, and advanced sensing systems where the combination of platinum's chemical nobility and tantalum's refractory properties offers advantages over single-element or conventional alloy alternatives.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 38,409.2 | ksi | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 13,789.2 | ksi | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00660 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.7150 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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