Ta4I16 is a tantalum iodide compound belonging to the family of transition metal halides, potentially useful in semiconductor and materials chemistry applications. This material is relatively obscure in mainstream engineering practice and may represent either a specialized research compound or a niche industrial chemical; tantalum halides are primarily investigated for vapor deposition processes, catalysis, and advanced material synthesis rather than as bulk structural or functional materials. Engineers considering this material should verify its current industrial availability and applications, as it is not a common engineering selection compared to more established tantalum alloys or semiconductor compounds.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.02480 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.4460 | eV/atom | — |