Ta3Ga is an intermetallic ceramic compound composed of tantalum and gallium, belonging to the class of binary metal gallides. This material is primarily of research interest rather than a mature commercial product, with potential applications in high-temperature structural systems where the combination of tantalum's refractory properties and gallium's lighter contribution offers opportunities for developing advanced ceramics with improved thermal stability and reduced density compared to pure refractory metals. Ta3Ga and related gallide phases are being investigated for aerospace and thermal protection applications where intermetallic ceramics can provide alternatives to traditional superalloys or monolithic refractory compounds.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.5284 | lb/in³ | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.09900 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.05782 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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