Ta3Te6 is a tantalum telluride compound belonging to the transition metal chalcogenide family of semiconductors. This material is primarily of research interest rather than established industrial production, with potential applications in thermoelectric devices, photovoltaic systems, and advanced electronic components where its semiconducting properties and layered crystal structure could offer performance advantages. Interest in Ta3Te6 and similar tantalum tellurides stems from their potential for tunable band gaps and unusual electronic properties that may enable next-generation energy conversion and sensing technologies.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 6,194.7 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 4,076.6 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000600 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.3460 | eV/atom | — |