Ta3PbS6 is a mixed-metal sulfide ceramic compound containing tantalum, lead, and sulfur. This is a research-phase material studied primarily for its potential in semiconductor and photovoltaic applications, as sulfide ceramics in this family can exhibit interesting electronic and optical properties. The tantalum-lead-sulfide system remains largely experimental, with limited commercial deployment, making it relevant for materials scientists and researchers exploring advanced functional ceramics rather than established engineering applications.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.2578 | lb/in³ | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg)2 entries | 0.000 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
| ↳ | 0.000 | eV | DFT · TBmBJ | ||
Thermoelectric Power Factor(PF)2 entries | 0.000793 | W/(m·K²) | DFT · OptB88vdW · n-type · 1e20 cm⁻³ · 327°C | ||
| ↳ | 0.000731 | W/(m·K²) | DFT · OptB88vdW · p-type · 1e20 cm⁻³ · 327°C | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S)2 entries | 33.74 | μV/K | DFT · OptB88vdW · n-type · 1e20 cm⁻³ · 327°C | ||
| ↳ | 32.16 | μV/K | DFT · OptB88vdW · p-type · 1e20 cm⁻³ · 327°C |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.116 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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