Ta₄In₂C₂ is a ternary carbide compound combining tantalum, indium, and carbon, belonging to the family of transition metal carbides and mixed-metal ceramic compounds. This is primarily a research-phase material studied for its potential in high-temperature and electronic applications, leveraging tantalum's refractory properties and carbide ceramics' hardness with indium's semiconducting behavior. The combination positions it as a candidate material for advanced semiconductor devices, high-temperature structural applications, or specialized thin-film coatings, though practical industrial deployment remains limited pending further characterization and process development.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00330 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.3810 | eV/atom | — |